AI Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

• Develop and maintain back-end AI-powered applications and services.
• Build and integrate LLMs and multi-agent systems using frameworks like Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or similar.
• Design and implement front-end interfaces for AI applications using modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Integrate front-end components with AI APIs and backend services using REST and GraphQL.
• Collaborate with data engineers, UX designers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
• Apply MLOps practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Build intuitive, accessible, and standards-compliant UIs for GenAI applications.
• Support junior team members through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on AI models, including strengths, limitations, and data-driven justifications.
• Ensure secure and compliant development of AI systems in line with GDPR, EU AI Act, and Responsible AI guidelines.

• 4-6 years experience in Applications Development Lifecycle.
• Proven experience in backend development for AI applications and orchestration of LLMs/multi-agent systems.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience with cloud ML services like Azure ML and AWS SageMaker.
• Strong front-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with design tools and systems like Figma and Storybook.
• Knowledge of API integration, REST, GraphQL, and backend service orchestration.
• Demonstrated experience in prompt engineering and experimentation with multiple AI models.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and Application Lifecycle Management in a .NET environment.
• Experience in automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing using modern frameworks.
• Understanding of AI security best practices and regulatory compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act).
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal (IET or equivalent).

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring. 
 
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [recruiter email address] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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