Location: Manchester, UK Please note: This role is based in Manchester and no visa sponsorship is available.Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to design, build, and scale advanced AI-driven systems. You will play a key role across the full AI life cycle, working with modern LLM frameworks, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows to deliver production-ready, business-critical solutions.You''ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to technical strategy, and support the growth of a high-performing engineering function.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, architect, and optimise AI-driven systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.Implement vector and graph database solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, for efficient information storage and retrieval.Develop agentic reasoning workflows using frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.Own the full AI life cycle, including data ingestion, embedding, extraction, synthesis, prompt engineering, and workflow orchestration.Deploy, monitor, and maintain AI models in Docker-based, containerised environments.Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and mentor junior engineers within the team.Skills and ExperienceRequiredStrong experience with Python-based frameworks, including:FastAPI ..... full job details .....