Colibri Digital

Junior Applied AI Engineer

United Kingdom full-time Entry Salary not listed
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About the role

We’re looking for an Applied AI Engineer to support the design and delivery of AI-powered systems for our clients. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists and delivery teams to help build, test and deploy intelligent applications, while developing your technical depth in modern AI engineering practices.

This role is ideal for someone who combines AI/ ML expertise with practical problem solving skills and ability to translate concepts into real world applications.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with clients to understand business challenges, define AI use cases, and guide them toward the most appropriate solutions across machine learning and generative AI. Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations and support clients throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Design, build, and deploy AI systems, including predictive models, NLP solutions, and generative AI applications such as LLM-based solutions, retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, and agentic workflows.

Work with large structured and unstructured datasets to prepare, clean, and transform data for both traditional machine learning and generative AI use cases.

Implement and maintain pipelines for deploying, monitoring, and managing the lifecycle of machine learning models and AI applications using cloud-native tools and frameworks.

Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions, from proof-of-concept and MVP through to production.

Stay up to date with emerging AI and generative AI technologies, actively pursuing continuous learning, certifications, and hands-on experimentation to enhance delivery capability. Recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and delivery approaches.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Experience developing and deploying machine learning and/or generative AI solutions in production environments.

Experience delivering end-to-end AI solutions, from proof-of-concept and MVP through to production

Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

Experience working with large structured and unstructured datasets.

Understanding of machine learning, predictive analytics, and generative AI concepts.

Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Remote-first working with flexibility around client needs.

Private Medical Insurance.

Opportunity to work on meaningful AI projects across multiple industries.

A collaborative culture focused on learning, excellence and continuous improvement.

Competitive salary with clear progression pathways.

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Technology & IT Data Analysis Python Remote Collaboration Junior Applied Entry level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Junior Applied AI Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Colibri Digital?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Python and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, Python and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Junior Applied AI Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Python and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Colibri Digital needs from this hire.

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