AI Software Engineer - Manchester - Hybrid - £50k - £90k + bonus + Package ( Banking)

AI Software Engineer

📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 remote)

💰 £50,000 – £90,000 + bonus + comprehensive package

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking talented and passionate AI Software Engineers to join their growing technology team. Operating at enterprise scale, this organisation delivers retail, investment, and wealth management services to millions of customers worldwide.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation, helping to shape modern engineering practices and build next-generation platforms within a highly respected, globally recognised environment.

The Role

As an AI Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying AI-driven solutions across a range of business-critical platforms. You’ll work in a collaborative; forward-thinking engineering team focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Generative AI and agent-based systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong software engineering background with experience in modern architectures (e.g. microservices, distributed systems)
• Hands-on experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven interest and practical exposure to Generative AI and agentic frameworks (e.g. LangGraph, CrewAI)
• Demonstrated experience delivering AI solutions end-to-end (from concept through to production)
• Commercial experience with AWS and/or Azure, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS or Azure) are highly desirable
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge convention and drive innovation

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in Python and/or Java
• Experience with AWS Bedrock and related AI/ML services
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
• A true engineering mindset with a passion for building scalable, robust systems

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working model (2 days onsite, 3 remote)
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI initiatives at enterprise scale
• Clear career progression within a globally recognised organisation

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now or get in touch directly at

richard@hawksworthuk.com for a confidential discussion.