AI EngineerMid-Senior LevelDaily Rate ContractDublin - HybridWe're looking for an experiencedAI Engineerto join our client on a contract basis to design, build, and deployproduction-grade LLM solutions. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, ideal for someone who has taken real-world AI systems from concept to production.This role role requires candidates to have a valid EU Passport or Stamp 4 visa, Contractors are also expected on site up to 3 days per week.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and deploy LLM-powered applications in production environmentsDevelop scalable AI services using Python and/or .NETApply data mining and data processing techniques to extract insights from large, complex datasetsIntegrate LLMs with existing systems, APIs, and data pipelinesOptimize model performance, reliability, and cost in real-world use casesCollaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutionsRequired ExperienceProven real-world experience with LLMs, including production deployment (not just experimentation)Strong development experience in Python or .NETSolid background in data mining, data analysis, and feature engineeringExperience building, testing, and maintaining production systemsStrong understanding of software engineering best practicesPreferred ExperienceExperience with the Microsoft technology stack (e.g., Azure, .NET, SQL Server, Power BI, Azure AI services)Familiarity with cloud-based AI architecturesExperience working in contract or delivery-focused rolesNice to HaveExperience with MLOps, CI/CD, and monitoring AI systemsKnowledge of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Please apply or email for more info.