AI Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. AJW Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
In this role, you will design, build and ship the AI capability behind AJW's core AI products, helping us evolve from single-purpose assistants into a more autonomous, agent- and memory-driven platform. The role combines hands-on AI/ML engineering with close collaboration across the AI Innovation team to bring new AI capability into reliable, production use.
What you’ll be doing:
Writing, testing and deploying AI/ML code (Python) integrated with existing systems.
Designing and refining agent behaviours, prompts and retrieval approaches.
Reviewing AI feature performance and monitoring data, adjusting as needed.
Collaborating with the Data Engineer, Business Analyst and Team Lead on priorities and technical approach.
Supporting AI Champions and other colleagues using self-service AI tools.
Contributing to documentation supporting responsible AI and governance practices.
Requirements
About you
Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI and LLM-powered applications, ideally using Python.
Hands-on experience with leading LLM platforms such as AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar technologies.
Strong understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agent design, and modern generative AI architectures.
Experience working with cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD practices to deliver scalable AI solutions.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
Pragmatic and delivery-focused mindset, balancing innovation with the need to ship impactful, working solutions.
Nice to Have
Previous experience in a small, cross-functional product or engineering team.
Experience working within a fast-growing AI, innovation, or emerging technology function.
Knowledge of knowledge graphs, graph databases, or graph-based memory systems.
Familiarity with workflow automation, orchestration platforms, and AI tooling ecosystems.
Understanding of AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI frameworks.
Naturally curious about emerging AI technologies and industry developments.
Passion for mentoring, coaching, or supporting colleagues in developing their AI skills and adoption capabilities.
Experience working with AWS and Terraform
Why join us?
We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.
At AJW, we’re more than just a business, we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:
A team fun budget.
Access to LinkedIn learning to support your personal development.
A discretionary bonus and private healthcare
A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant
We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.
Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.
To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.