GenAI Lead

GenAI Lead Engineer (Contract) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Duration: 3-6 Months We are looking for an experienced GenAI Lead Engineer to lead the design, prototyping, and implementation of Generative AI solutions for a fast-paced consulting engagement. You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, build PoCs/MVPs, and define a roadmap for future AI adoption. Key Responsibilities • Identify and prioritise high-impact GenAI use cases. • Design end-to-end AI solution architectures. • Build and deploy PoCs and MVPs, including copilots, chatbots, and AI-powered automation solutions. • Develop RAG pipelines, integrate AI services with enterprise systems, and establish evaluation frameworks. • Define governance, security, privacy, and compliance best practices. • Mentor internal teams and provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and strategic recommendations. Requirements • 7+ years' experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or ML Engineering. • 2+ years' hands-on experience delivering LLM/Generative AI solutions. • Strong Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript skills. • Experience with: • LLM frameworks and APIs • RAG architectures and vector databases • AWS, Azure, or GCP • Docker (Kubernetes advantageous) • Strong understanding of prompt engineering, model evaluation, security, and AI governance. • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and engage with senior stakeholders. Desirable • Consulting or advisory experience. • Experience with fine-tuning, LLMOps/MLOps tools, and enterprise integrations. • Background in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or telecoms.