Senior Python AI Engineer - Forward Deployed

Senior Python AI Engineer – UK Location: UK Salary: £70,000–£90,000 Working: Remote, with occasional client-site travel We are working with a leading AI engineering consultancy building an Agentic AI platform for a major global enterprise organisation. We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a highly technical team working across the full lifecycle of the platform — from building core engineering capabilities through to deploying solutions directly into customer environments. This is a Forward Deployed Engineering position. You will work hands-on building an Agentic AI platform before working directly with customers to deploy and implement solutions within their environments. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel to client sites across Europe. Typically, this will be around 3 days every couple of months, depending on project requirements. All travel and expenses are covered. What we're looking for Strong commercial Python experienceFastAPI experience is highly desirableExperience with cloud platforms and KubernetesStrong platform / infrastructure understandingComfortable working with AI coding tools such as Claude or CopilotStrong communication skills and confidence working directly with clientsComfortable working in a fast-moving, technically demanding environment Interview process 30-minute talent call1-hour live coding interview45-minute conversational hiring manager interview If you're a senior Python engineer looking to work directly on the development and deployment of an Agentic AI platform, this is an opportunity worth exploring.