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Lead AI Engineer

capco · Africa

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Type
Job
Organisation
capco
Location
Africa
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
15 Sep 2026

About this job

&lt;p data-start=&quot;101&quot; data-end=&quot;238&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;101&quot; data-end=&quot;144&quot;&gt;Lead AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;144&quot; data-end=&quot;147&quot;&gt;Location: London (Hybrid) | &lt;strong data-start=&quot;175&quot; data-end=&quot;192&quot;&gt;Practice Area&lt;/strong&gt;: Technology &amp;amp; Engineering | Type: Permanent&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;240&quot; data-end=&quot;346&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;240&quot; data-end=&quot;346&quot;&gt;Empower the next frontier of AI with Capco. Shape, build, and deliver future-ready generative systems.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;348&quot; data-end=&quot;857&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;348&quot; data-end=&quot;360&quot;&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;360&quot; data-end=&quot;363&quot;&gt;We’re looking for a Lead AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant) to join our Technology Delivery Team. You’ll combine your expertise in AI/ML engineering and software development to build and deploy cutting-edge generative AI and agentic systems across the financial services sector. As a hands-on leader, you’ll architect AI solutions, embed them within enterprise environments, and drive impactful outcomes through advanced engineering, scalable pipelines, and deep cross-functional collaboration.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;859&quot; data-end=&quot;877&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;859&quot; data-end=&quot;877&quot;&gt;What You’ll Do&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;878&quot; data-end=&quot;1431&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;878&quot; data-end=&quot;980&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;880&quot; data-end=&quot;980&quot;&gt;Architect and develop autonomous AI systems integrating multi-modal LLMs (text, image, audio, video)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;981&quot; data-end=&quot;1098&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;983&quot; data-end=&quot;1098&quot;&gt;Design agentic workflows enabling AI agents to interact with data sources and APIs using prompt engineering and RAG&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1099&quot; data-end=&quot;1210&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1101&quot; data-end=&quot;1210&quot;&gt;Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on performance and latency&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1211&quot; data-end=&quot;1322&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1213&quot; data-end=&quot;1322&quot;&gt;Build scalable MLOps pipelines and full-stack applications to support robust, production-grade AI deployments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1323&quot; data-end=&quot;1431&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1325&quot; data-end=&quot;1431&quot;&gt;Guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through strategic decisions in AI engineering and GenAI adoption&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1433&quot; data-end=&quot;1459&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1433&quot; data-end=&quot;1459&quot;&gt;What We’re Looking For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1460&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1460&quot; data-end=&quot;1537&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1462&quot; data-end=&quot;1537&quot;&gt;Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, or related STEM fields&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1538&quot; data-end=&quot;1606&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1540&quot; data-end=&quot;1606&quot;&gt;Hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal models at scale&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1607&quot; data-end=&quot;1695&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1609&quot; data-end=&quot;1695&quot;&gt;Strong engineering background in Python with proven backend and API development skills&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1696&quot; data-end=&quot;1782&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1698&quot; data-end=&quot;1782&quot;&gt;Solid understanding of scalable MLOps, observability, and cloud-native AI deployment&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1783&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1785&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills in agile environments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1900&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1900&quot;&gt;Bonus Points For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1901&quot; data-end=&quot;2274&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1901&quot; data-end=&quot;1967&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1903&quot; data-end=&quot;1967&quot;&gt;Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1968&quot; data-end=&quot;2034&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1970&quot; data-end=&quot;2034&quot;&gt;Experience in deep learning frameworks and front-end development&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2035&quot; data-end=&quot;2107&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2037&quot; data-end=&quot;2107&quot;&gt;Familiarity with Langfuse, Langsmith, or other LLM observability tools&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2108&quot; data-end=&quot;2194&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2110&quot; data-end=&quot;2194&quot;&gt;Understanding of Model Context Protocol and bias/hallucination mitigation techniques&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2195&quot; data-end=&quot;2274&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2197&quot; data-end=&quot;2274&quot;&gt;Previous success in integrating GenAI solutions into enterprise-scale systems&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2276&quot; data-end=&quot;2296&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2276&quot; data-end=&quot;2294&quot;&gt;Why Join Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2297&quot; data-end=&quot;2375&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2299&quot; data-end=&quot;2375&quot;&gt;Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2376&quot; data-end=&quot;2449&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2378&quot; data-end=&quot;2449&quot;&gt;Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2450&quot; data-end=&quot;2519&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2452&quot; data-end=&quot;2519&quot;&gt;Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2520&quot; data-end=&quot;2590&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2522&quot; data-end=&quot;2590&quot;&gt;Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2591&quot; data-end=&quot;2660&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2593&quot; data-end=&quot;2660&quot;&gt;Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS &amp;amp; Energy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2662&quot; data-end=&quot;2674&quot;&gt;Benefits&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2674&quot; data-end=&quot;2677&quot;&gt;We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core Benefits: &lt;/strong&gt;Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mental Health:&lt;/strong&gt; Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family-Friendly:&lt;/strong&gt; Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family Care:&lt;/strong&gt; 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Holiday Flexibility&lt;/strong&gt;: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Continuous Learning:&lt;/strong&gt; Your growth, your way - minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthcare Access&lt;/strong&gt;: Convenient online GP services.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Extra Perks:&lt;/strong&gt; Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3852&quot; data-end=&quot;4369&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3852&quot; data-end=&quot;3874&quot;&gt;Inclusion at Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3874&quot; data-end=&quot;3877&quot;&gt;We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3852&quot; data-end=&quot;4369&quot;&gt;#LI-DNI&lt;/p&gt;<p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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