AI Engineer

Company: 0026 Checkout Technology Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

We’re looking for an AI Engineer who brings fresh ideas, has a curious nature and is passionate about working in an Engineering environment that focuses on building products to achieve the company’s strategic goals.

As a Software Engineer within Checkout.com’s AI Centre of Excellence, you will rapidly build and iterate on Generative AI solutions to transform how cross‑functional teams operate.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with product managers, non-technical business users, and engineers to research, validate, and deliver high-impact Generative AI use cases.
  • Design and build user‑facing products that leverage AI capabilities for optimising internal workflows with a focus on adoption and user satisfaction.
  • Build, deploy, measure, and iterate on LLM‑based applications (e.g., agents, knowledge extraction, automation solutions).
  • Develop end‑to‑end AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) taking a build‑it‑yourself attitude to the entire development lifecycle, including test suites, deployment pipelines (CI/CD), agent evaluations, and observability.
  • Design systems that continuously optimise performance, reliability, and scalability of AI systems.

Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • AI & LLM Expertise: Hands‑on experience with LLMs (e.g. GPT, Gemini, Claude) and applying them to real‑world problems.
  • Backend Proficiency: Strong backend engineering expertise, including RESTful APIs and micro‑services design.
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Pydantic, Google Agent Development Kit).
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Solid understanding of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform).
  • Soft Skills: Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, with excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React.
  • Experience developing Generative AI applications, including model fine‑tuning and prototyping.
  • Awareness of ethical AI practices and emerging standards in AI governance.
  • Track record of rapid prototyping with measurable ROI.
  • Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.
  • High technical curiosity and eagerness to learn new platforms.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026