AI Engineer - Front End Focused

We're hiring a Front-End AI Engineer to join a specialist innovation team within a global financial institution based in the City of London. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of AI product development-designing and building secure, high-performance front-end applications that integrate directly with LLMs and GenAI tools. Client Details We're working with a leading international financial services firm that provides commercial and investment banking solutions across EMEA. Known for combining deep industry expertise with innovative technology, they support a broad range of corporate, institutional, and municipal clients from their headquarters in the City of London. Description • Build secure, scalable front-end applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript • Integrate UI layers with LLM APIs like Azure OpenAI and Gemini (Vertex AI) • Translate UX/UI designs into responsive, reusable components • Implement advanced security features: token handling, data masking, audit logging • Integrate with REST/GraphQL APIs, WebSockets, and backend services • Deploy to GCP (Firebase, Cloud Run) and Azure App Services using secure CI/CD pipelines • Collaborate across AI, cloud, and architecture teams to deliver full-stack solutions • Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001) through secure coding best practices Profile • Strong experience building secure, production-ready front-end applications in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.) • Proficiency with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI frameworks like MUI, Tailwind CSS, AG Grid, or similar • Hands-on experience integrating LLM-powered features into front-end apps, using APIs like Azure OpenAI or Gemini (Vertex AI) • Skilled in state management using tools like Redux Toolkit, React Query, or Zustand • Deep understanding of front-end security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT encryption, CSP headers, and OWASP principles • Experience working with cloud platforms like GCP (Firebase, Cloud Run, IAM) and Azure (App Services, AD authentication) • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Docker, and security tools like Snyk or Dependabot • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Google Cloud Operations Suite and Azure Monitor • Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams alongside AI engineers, cloud architects, and product managers Job Offer • 6 month contract (initially) • Competitive daily rate of £700-£900, inside IR35. • Office based in London (Liverpool Street) - 2/3 days onsite • Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects in the financial services industry.