AI Platform Engineer - AI & Cloud Platforms

Global Banking Organisation

Central London, up to £750 per day inside IR35

A global banking organisation are looking for a Senior AI Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team building secure, scalable cloud and AI solutions in a modern multi-cloud environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of cloud platforms, software engineering, and AI enablement. You’ll help design and deliver cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and integration services that support innovative AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud and AI‑ready solutions on Azure (primary), Oracle Cloud, and AWS (as onboarded).
• Develop bespoke automation, integration, and AI‑driven components to support business requirements.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, integration services, and identity-aware solution patterns.
• Deliver operational (BAU) and project support for cloud and AI workloads.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance platform stability, security, compliance, and cost efficiency
• .Drive automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
• Implement governance controls and guardrails for responsible, regulatory-compliant AI use.
• Produce architectural designs and engineering documentation to support scalable, repeatable solution patterns.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Deep hands‑on Azure engineering experience, including Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Bicep/ARM/Terraform).
• Strong proficiency in Python and PowerShell for automation, integration, and AI workflows.
• Real‑world experience implementing and supporting cloud platforms and identity solutions (Azure, Oracle, EntraID).
• Experience developing REST APIs, integrating services, and implementing identity flows (OAuth2, tokens).
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI SDK/models, and applying AI services to real-world use cases.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, security patterns, governance, and compliance requirements.