Lead AI Engineer

Join Kainos and Shape the Future  At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture , where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. J OB   P ROFILE DESCRIPTION   Kainos is recognised as one of the UK’s leading AI and data businesses, with a decade-long   track record   of delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions for clients across government, healthcar e,   defence,   and commercial sectors . Kainos is at the forefront of AI innovation ,   trusted by Microsoft ,   AWS,   and   others   to deliver   advanced AI   and data   solutions at   citizen   scale.   O ur   1 50-strong AI and Data   Pr actice   brings   together deep   expertise   in machine learning, generative AI,   agentic   AI   and data .   We are pioneers in responsible AI, having authored the UK government’s AI Cyber Security Code of Practice implementation guide   and we partner with leading organisations to ensure AI is deployed ethically, securely and with measurable business value. Our teams are at the   cutting edge   of AI research,   and delivery, it is   truly an exciting team to join Kainos as   we further grow our AI capability .   M AIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE   &   RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS :   As a Lead AI Engineer at Kainos, you will architect,   design,   and deliver advanced AI solutions   leveraging   state-of-the-art   machine learning ,   generative   and agentic   AI technologies. You will drive the adoption of modern AI frameworks,   AI Ops best practices   and scalable cloud-native architectures. Your role will involve hands-on technical leadership , collaborating with customers to translate business challenges into trustworthy AI solutions   and   ensuring responsible AI practices throughout.   As a technical mentor, you will foster a culture of innovation, continuous   learning,   and engineering excellence.   I t is   a fast-paced   environment,   so it is important for   you to make sound, reasoned decisions.   You will   do this whilst learning about   new   technologies   and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to   develop and grow .    You will manage,   coach,   and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing   employee performance and   assisting   in their career development.   You will   also provide   direction and leadership for your team as you solve challenging problems together .   M INIMUM   ( ESSENTIAL )   REQUIREMENTS :   A minimum of a 2.1 degree in Computer Science,   AI,   Data   Science,…