Junior AI Engineer
Nomad Digital
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne • United Kingdom
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of ML models under the guidance of senior engineers
- Learn how to translate business problems into technical requirements for AI/ML solutions
- Support the team in building and maintaining data pipelines and model deployment workflows
- Learn and apply MLOps best practices to assist with the AI development lifecycle
- Assist in creating clear documentation for code, models, and operational procedures
- Support the team in testing for AI performance, fairness, and ethical considerations
- Learn and apply security best practices to help safeguard AI systems and data
- Actively participate in team meetings and communicate progress on assigned tasks
- Receive mentorship from senior engineers and architects to grow technical skills.
Requirements
- A foundational knowledge of software engineering principles and a demonstrated interest in AI/ML through personal projects or coursework
- Basic understanding of containerization concepts (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with different database types, including relational and NoSQL
- Proficiency in Python and exposure to common AI/ML frameworks
- A strong willingness to learn about data ingestion, automation tools, and agentic workflows
- An interest in learning about MLOps and the end-to-end software development lifecycle
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or a related technical/quantitative field
- 1 year + of experience, including internships or significant academic AI projects
- Demonstrated passion for software development and a strong interest in AI/ML through personal or academic projects.
Benefits
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva
- 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme
- Company Sick Plan
- Hybrid Working Model - The role will consist of a mix of working from home and being in our Newcastle Head Office.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonMLOpsAI/ML frameworksdata pipelinesmodel deploymentsoftware engineering principlescontainerizationDockerKubernetesdatabase types
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationmentorshipproblem-solvingdocumentationwillingness to learnethical considerationsattention to detailprogress trackingadaptability