Netrolynx AI
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About The Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in data-driven roles across various industries. With a strong reputation for connecting top-tier talent with innovative organizations, Harnham is committed to supporting companies in their digital transformation journeys. The company prides itself on its deep industry expertise, extensive network, and dedication to delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of each client and candidate. As a trusted partner in data and analytics recruitment, Harnham continuously strives to foster growth and excellence within the data ecosystem, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking impactful career opportunities.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead AI Engineer to join our dynamic team in London, operating in a hybrid work environment. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of our AI transformation initiatives, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions. You will have the autonomy to influence technical strategies, lead complex projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI products that drive measurable business outcomes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, shaping the future of AI within a well-established organization committed to technological advancement and operational excellence.
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AI engineering with proven experience in deploying Generative AI solutions into production environments. Essential qualifications include:
- A solid understanding of scalable AI architectures
- Proficiency in building LLM-powered applications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
Candidates should demonstrate expertise in software engineering fundamentals, including:
- APIs
- Distributed systems
- Automation tools
Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance frameworks is crucial. Desirable qualifications include:
- Experience with MLOps or LLMOps practices
- Working within regulated industries like financial services
- Building reusable AI platforms or frameworks
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are also key attributes for success in this role.
Responsibilities
As a Lead AI Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of Generative AI and agentic AI solutions, from initial discovery to full production deployment
- Designing and building large language model (LLM)-powered applications and intelligent automation tools
- Making critical architecture and tooling decisions across multiple initiatives
- Evaluating build versus buy options and recommending scalable, enterprise-ready solutions
- Establishing engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across projects
- Ensuring AI systems are production-ready through rigorous monitoring, evaluation, governance, and observability
- Collaborating closely with engineering, security, data protection, and business stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and driving initiatives that deliver operational and commercial value
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Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £110,000 along with a 15% annual bonus, reflecting the importance of this role. The position provides hybrid working arrangements with flexibility, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. Additional benefits include:
- A generous pension contribution
- Private medical cover
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Participation in holiday purchase schemes, providing further flexibility and wellbeing support
- The chance to influence AI strategy within a growing function
- Exposure to a broad spectrum of cutting-edge Generative AI use cases
- High visibility and genuine ownership of critical AI initiatives
Working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Equal Opportunity
Harnham is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. They believe diversity enhances innovation and performance, and they welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. The company is dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process and providing a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and succeed.
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