AI Engineer (Short-Term Contract)

Position: AI Engineer (Short-Term Contract) Duration: 3 Months Location: Canary Wharf, UK Engagement Type: Contract Hybrid (2 days a week) About the Role We are looking for a hands-on AI Engineer to support the setup, configuration, integration, and adoption of modern AI-powered developer productivity tools. The ideal candidate will have practical experience working with AI-assisted coding platforms and DevOps ecosystems, helping teams deploy, configure, secure, and document AI solutions effectively. This is a short-term engagement focused on enabling engineering teams to leverage AI tools efficiently while ensuring governance, security, and best practices are followed. Key Responsibilities * Configure, deploy, and support AI-powered engineering tools across development teams. * Assist with integration of AI coding assistants into existing development workflows and toolchains. * Support implementation, onboarding, and troubleshooting for AI tools, including: * Cursor * Claude Code * OpenAI Codex / Codex-based solutions * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Advanced Security * Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to establish AI development best practices. * Create technical documentation, knowledge articles, setup guides, and user training materials. * Develop and maintain proof-of-concepts (POCs) demonstrating AI-assisted software development capabilities. * Support governance, compliance, and security requirements for AI tool usage. * Monitor adoption, gather feedback, and recommend process improvements. * Provide user support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution related to AI tool deployment and usage. Required Skills \& Experience * Hands-on experience with one or more AI developer tools such as: * Cursor * Claude Code * GitHub Copilot * Codex * Similar AI-assisted coding solutions * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern engineering practices. * Experience integrating developer tools with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and source control platforms. * Knowledge of GitHub Advanced Security features, including: * Code scanning * Secret scanning * Dependency scanning * Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI-assisted development workflows. * Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills. * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Qualifications * Experience deploying AI tools in enterprise environments. * Knowledge of Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic Claude, or similar AI platforms. * Understanding of application security and secure software development practices. * Experience conducting user training sessions, workshops, or enablement programs. * Familiarity with API integrations and automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).