Job Title: Junior AI Engineer Job Description Join our AI engineering team as a highly skilled and innovation-focused Generative & Agentic AI Engineer. This role is central to designing, developing, and iterating on fast-paced prototypes that explore the latest advancements in LLMs, autonomous agents, semantic search, and reasoning workflows. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python and experienced in building multi-step intelligent systems, comfortably working across UI, APIs, cloud AI platforms, and observability tools. Responsibilities • Rapidly build and iterate on LLM- and agent-based prototypes for various use cases such as chatbots, copilots, and A2A task agents. • Implement agentic workflows, multi-step reasoning pipelines, and memory management using frameworks such as LangChain, CrewAI, Autogen, and more. • Engineer and tune prompts to enhance performance and reliability of generative tasks. • Design RAG systems using vector databases like Pinecone, Chroma, and PostgreSQL for contextual retrieval. • Incorporate semantic search and embedding strategies to provide more relevant and grounded LLM responses. • Utilise Guardrails to implement applications that adhere to responsible AI guidelines. • Optimise model performance for latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency. • Implement short-term and long-term memory modules to support persistent agent behaviours. • Use cloud platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Azure AI Studio for model orchestration and deployment. • Build and integrate UI prototypes using tools like React for demonstrable outputs. • Develop robust API integrations to connect AI agents with internal and external services and data sources. • Use SQL to query structured databases and integrate with RAG or knowledge ingestion pipelines. Essential Skills • Proficiency in machine learning and artificial intelligence. • Strong programming skills in Python. • Experience in building multi-step intelligent systems. • Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain and CrewAI. • Understanding of cloud AI platforms like Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Azure AI Studio. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with agent collaboration (A2A) or multi-agent task routing systems. • Familiarity with MCP tools or advanced model configuration systems. • Understanding of prompt injection prevention, ethical AI, and safety frameworks. • Background in designing reusable AI components for experimentation and scaling. Why Work Here? Become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence in AI engineering. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and frameworks, contributing to projects that have real-world impact. Work Environment Work in a collaborative and innovative environment that leverages advanced technologies and frameworks. The role involves working with UI, APIs, and cloud AI platforms, ensuring a comprehensive exposure to the latest developments in AI engineering. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, United Kingdom. Location Liverpool, UK Rate/Salary 400.00 - 480.00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). 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