AI Software Engineer

About the role

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, is looking for an experienced AI Software Engineer to join its growing engineering and technology team in Gloucester. You will work on innovative AI-driven solutions, taking them from concept through to deployment, alongside multidisciplinary and international teams. The position is full-time, onsite, requires security clearance and is at mid level.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement AI-based solutions to address complex business and engineering challenges
• Create prototypes, proof-of-concepts and production-ready AI applications
• Develop and maintain Python-based software following engineering best practices
• Support the deployment, optimisation and continuous improvement of AI systems
• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Produce clear technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing, and collaborate with colleagues across global locations

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in AI, machine learning or software engineering roles
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Desirable: experience deploying, maintaining or supporting AI solutions in production, exposure to MLOps, cloud platforms or AI deployment pipelines, and experience with international teams

Required skills

• Proven experience designing, prototyping and delivering AI solutions
• Strong Python development skills
• Software engineering fundamentals: code quality, testing and version control
• Technical documentation and excellent communication skills

What we offer

• A personalised career path and ongoing learning and mentoring
• Diverse engineering projects across many industries
• Private medical insurance, cycle and tech scheme, employee assistance programme, life insurance and pension scheme
• Social events and team building, with a flexible way of working depending on the role