Gen AI Developer
Job Title: Gen AI Developer
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
Location: Glasgow – Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
Sector: Financial Services
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Overview
We are partnering with a major financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Gen AI Developer for an initial 6-month contract. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on applying Generative AI and modern full stack engineering to complex, large-scale financial systems.
You will work in a hybrid model, attending the Glasgow office three days per week, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and data specialists to design and deliver AI-enabled solutions in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and integrate Generative AI solutions into existing full stack applications
- Develop and maintain backend services using Java and/or Scala
- Build modern, user-friendly front ends using Angular or similar frameworks
- Work with distributed compute and data processing platforms to support AI and data-driven workloads
- Develop cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Work with both cloud and relational databases to support AI pipelines and applications
- Operate confidently in Unix/Linux environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet security, performance, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong Full Stack development background
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI concepts, models, or AI-enabled application development
- Backend development using Java and/or Scala
- Frontend development with Angular or similar JavaScript frameworks
- Experience with distributed compute technologies, such as:
- Apache Spark
- Databricks
- Apache Beam (or similar)
- Solid experience with Azure cloud technologies
- Database experience with cloud and relational databases, e.g. Snowflake, Sybase, or similar
- Strong Unix/Linux experience
Nice to Have
- Experience delivering solutions in financial services or other regulated environments
- Exposure to MLOps, AI pipelines, or model deployment in the cloud
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
What’s on Offer
- Competitive inside IR35 day rate
- Hybrid working model with a collaborative on-site culture
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Gen AI initiatives within financial services
- Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
If you’re a Gen AI Developer with strong full stack, cloud, and data platform experience and are looking for your next contract role in Glasgow, we’d be keen to hear from you.