Software Engineer (AI)

AI Platform Engineer – LondonRadley James is working with a leading global hedge fund that is looking to hire an AI Software Engineer to help drive the adoption of AI tools and agentic workflows across the business.This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and AI, building internal tooling, developing agentic systems, and helping shape how modern AI technologies are leveraged across a world-class investment firm. The role offers exposure across the full technology stack and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI initiatives with direct business impact.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain AI-powered applications and internal tooling.Create and manage MCP servers and agentic workflows.Establish and promote best practices for agentic engineering.Define security policies and data access controls for AI-driven projects.Migrate existing business processes to AI-enabled workflows.Contribute to multiple projects across the organisation and help drive firm-wide AI adoption.Requirements5+ years of software engineering experience using Python or Java.Strong SQL or NoSQL database experience.Experience building and maintaining MCP servers.Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Podman.Experience using modern AI development tools such as Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Copilot CLI.Strong understanding of modern LLMs, including training methodologies, capabilities, and limitations.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.Nice to HaveExperience working within financial services or other regulated environments.Experience with cloud and on-premise deployment architectures.Linux and Windows development experience.Experience with Kubernetes.Familiarity with Claude Code and Claude Desktop.What's on OfferOpportunity to shape AI adoption at a leading global investment firm.Work on cutting-edge agentic systems and AI infrastructure.Exposure to projects spanning the entire software stack.Highly collaborative environment with significant ownership and impact.London-based opportunity with a competitive compensation package.