NLP Engineer

Aveni
Liverpool
1 year ago
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Are you an NLP Engineer with hands-on experience deploying large language models or machine learning models in production? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and real-world impact? At Aveni, we’re redefining how financial services harness the power of AI.


About Us:


We’re an award-winning technology company using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to revolutionise efficiency and compliance in financial services. By integrating advanced AI solutions into real-world applications, we’re shaping the future of productivity.


The Role:


We’re seeking an NLP Engineer to design and implement production-grade AI solutions, using Generative AI and NLP to solve challenges in text and speech analysis. This role demands expertise in deploying LLMs in production, optimising solutions for scalability, and integrating AI into robust cloud-based systems.


What You’ll Do:


  • Build and deploy NLP and Generative AI solutions to address real-world challenges.
  • Write, review, and maintain production-quality Python code for scalable applications.
  • Optimise NLP models for observability and resilience in production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly.
  • Use AWS services and serverless frameworks for deployment.
  • Lead client-facing projects, tailoring solutions to specific use cases.


What We’re Looking For:


  • Experience building and deploying ML and GenAI to build NLP components for products
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong background in prompt engineering and LLM deployment.
  • Practical experience with AWS serverless frameworks.
  • Ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable AI solutions.
  • A passion for the latest trends in NLP and Generative AI.


Desirable Skills:


  • Experience fine-tuning LLMs or working in FinTech.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code frameworks like AWS CDK.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus.


Benefits:


This is a great opportunity to work at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing and software development. Alongside a competitive salary, we also offer:


  • 34 days holiday plus your birthday off
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Share options
  • Remote and flexible working
  • On-going career development and training
  • Freebies and discounts (Free coffee, movie downloads, discounts on high street stores, supermarkets, and restaurants)
  • Emotional wellbeing (Employee assistance programme provides access to 24/7 employee counseling and emotional support)
  • Physical health (Access to fitness portal including HIIT workout, boxing, yoga as well as gym discounts)
  • Pension scheme


Join Us in Making a Difference:


At Aveni, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial services, we'd love to hear from you. We know that some people are likely to only apply where they meet 100% of requirements, but we’d like to hear from you anyway. Apply now to join us on our mission to transform the financial services industry through AI!

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