AI Engineer

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you!

About the Role

• Develop and maintain back-end AI-powered applications and services
• Build and integrate LLMs and multi-agent systems using frameworks like Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or similar
• Design and implement front-end interfaces for AI applications using modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular)
• Integrate front-end components with AI APIs and backend services using REST and GraphQL
• Collaborate with data engineers, UX designers, product managers, and QA teams to develop end-to-end AI solutions
• Apply MLOps practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Build intuitive, accessible, and standards-compliant UIs for GenAI applications
• Share knowledge with junior team members
• Maintain clear documentation on AI models, including strengths, limitations, and data-driven justifications
• Ensure secure and compliant development of AI systems in line with GDPR, EU AI Act, and Responsible AI guidelines

Essential Requirements

• 4–6 years' experience in applications development lifecycle
• Experience in backend development for AI applications and orchestration of LLMs or multi-agent systems
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Experience with cloud ML services such as Azure ML or AWS SageMaker
• Experience in front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
• Knowledge of API integration, REST, GraphQL, and backend service orchestration
• Experience in prompt engineering and working with multiple AI models
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and application lifecycle management in a .NET environment
• Experience in automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Understanding of AI security best practices and regulatory compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act)
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Desirable Experience

• Experience with design tools and systems such as Figma and Storybook

Benefits

Compensation & Financial

• Salary Range: €45,000–€60,500
• Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of company profits
• Version 1 Pension with 5% employee-matched contribution
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Financial advice
• Employee Discount scheme

Career Development

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes
• Dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible/remote working; Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Gym Discounts
• Bike to Work
• Fitness classes
• Mindfulness Workshops
• Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition & Community

• Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes

Equal Opportunities

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

Additional Information

Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland)

Compensation: EUR 45,000 – EUR 60,500 yearly