Software Engineer

1 week ago

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom idpp Full time £40,000 - £90,000 per year

Software Engineer – AI & Data Systems

£40,000 to £90,000 (DOE) + performance bonus

Permanent

Hybrid

UK nationals only (no dual nationality)
|
Must hold SC clearance

About the Role

An innovative UK technology company is developing a next-generation AI platform designed for defence and health applications. We're looking for a Software Engineer who thrives on learning quickly, solving complex technical problems, and building systems that make a real-world impact.

This is a genuine ground-floor opportunity to influence both the technology and your career path within a growing, mission-driven business.

What You'll Work On

  • Design, build, and scale intelligent systems and microservices
  • Develop AI-driven capabilities (e.g. LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agents)
  • Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and backend components (primarily Python, FastAPI, or Flask)
  • Engineer robust, containerised architectures using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Work with ElasticSearch, Weaviate, Pinecone, and other vector databases
  • Help deliver high-availability, fault-tolerant systems for mission-critical workloads

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience with LLMs, vector databases, or AI/ML frameworks
  • Strong foundation in Python or similar programming languages
  • Exposure to backend development for secure, on-premise systems
  • Passionate programmer with a problem-solving mindset
  • Quick learner who enjoys exploring new technologies
  • Familiarity with microservice architectures and containerisation (Docker/K8s)
  • Experience in AI, data engineering, or distributed systems
  • Flexible, collaborative, and adaptable, comfortable wearing many hats in an SME environment
  • Security Check (SC) cleared, British nationals only (no dual nationality)

Why Join?

  • Shape a pioneering AI platform with nationwide significance
  • Mentorship and growth within a collaborative, high-performing team
  • Work that genuinely matters with high-impact and real-world outcomes
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Competitive salary £40k–£90k
    +
    performance bonuses

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