AI Platform Engineer Security - - SGI

eFinancialCareers
London, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job Type
Contract
Posted
20 Jul 2026 (3 days ago)

AI Platform Engineer (Contract)
London (Hybrid) | Financial Services/Investment Management
Overview

Our client is seeking anAI Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment and optimisation of an enterprise AI platform used to build and orchestrate AI-powered workflows and automation. You'll work with modern AI tooling, withn8n expected to be the primary orchestration platform, helping engineering teams securely develop and deploy AI solutions across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build and maintain AI workflow automation usingn8n and related platforms.
  • Integrate LLMs, APIs and internal systems into scalable AI workflows.
  • Develop reusable AI components and automation pipelines.
  • Deploy and support AI services across cloud and containerised environments.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Security and Platform teams to deliver secure, production-ready AI solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise AI platform performance.
Required Skills
  • Experience building automation and integration workflows usingn8n (or similar platforms such as LangFlow, Flowise, Make or Zapier).
  • Strong knowledge of REST APIs, webhooks and system integrations.
  • Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic or similar).
  • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
  • Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Desirable
  • Experience with RAG, vector databases or AI agents.
  • Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Experience building internal AI platforms in an enterprise environment.
  • Financial services experience is beneficial.
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (likely extension)
Location: Hybrid – London
Rate:£700-800 per day

By applying for this role, you consent to SGI contacting you by telephone regarding recruitment services, market updates, and relevant business opportunities

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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