Senior AI Platform Engineer

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£110,000 – £130,000 pa

Salary

£110,000 – £130,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Senior AI Platform Engineer

up to £130,000 + Benefits
Remote (UK based)

This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth organisation where you can take ownership of building an AI-driven platform that powers next-generation design systems and agentic workflows.

THE ROLE:

You will take ownership of building and evolving AI-powered platform capabilities, working across product, platform, and AI layers. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and building agentic workflows that interact with codebases, documentation, and design systems
  • Developing orchestration layers and AI systems that transform structured and unstructured data into scalable capabilities
  • Building reliable, production-ready AI features using modern LLM frameworks and retrieval systems
  • Creating APIs and integrations that connect AI capabilities with external tools
  • Collaborating closely with product and design to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions end-to-end
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will bring strong capability in:

  • Building production-grade AI systems, including agent workflows and orchestration layers
  • Working with LLM frameworks (e.g. LangChain or similar), retrieval systems, and AI platforms
  • Full-stack engineering across frontend, backend, and platform layers
  • Strong React experience with modern patterns (hooks, component architecture)
  • A product-focused mindset with a passion for user experience and high-quality delivery
THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary of up to £130,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending your CV toMolly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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