Lead AI Engineer

Salary: £68,000 - 108,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive full-stack engineering experience, with practical knowledge of DevOps deployment pipelines and containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record in building cloud-native applications, particularly within Azure environments.
• Experience in developing GenAI applications, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt and context engineering, and integrating large language model (LLM) APIs.
• Understanding of Agentic AI components and infrastructure, including orchestration, memory management, and evaluation methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Node.js, with familiarity with React being a plus.
• Applied experience in designing scalable, reliable AI solutions in a cloud environment.
• Ability to optimise development workflows and implement best practices in continuous integration and deployment.
• Must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI applications within AXA, ensuring they follow AXA SDLC standards and integrate smoothly with existing systems.
• Oversee the creation of AI Agents, including Task, Domain, and Orchestrator Agents, using multi-agent frameworks, and guide the team on best practices.
• Develop key parts of the Agentic AI system, such as memory, guardrails, orchestration, and tools marketplace, to enable advanced AI solutions.
• Drive the development of AI products and services like Conversational AI, DocAI, Predictive Analytics, and Content Generation, making effective use of AI tools.
• Work with Data Engineers to design scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI applications.
• Set and monitor performance metrics for AI systems, Agents, and the overall Agentic AI system to ensure ongoing improvements.
• Lead and organise cross-functional teams in an Agile way to deliver AI solutions, foster innovation, and share knowledge while staying updated on AI trends.

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• AI Agents
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Support
• Kubernetes
• LLM
• Python
• RAG
• React
• SQL
• NodeJS
• Helm
• Machine Learning

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We are AXA, a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance, and support millions of customers worldwide. Our AXA UK Support Functions team supports our three customer-facing business units by providing the infrastructure and expertise that help us be there for our customers. We offer a smart working arrangement, with at least two days a week away from home now and moving to three days a week from December 2026, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We are also proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge for candidates who need adjustments during the application or interview process.

last updated 36 week of 2026