AI Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

AI Engineer (AI): Designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining AI solutions that drive efficiency, improve customer experience, and unlock new opportunities with an accent on AI models, algorithms, and infrastructure. Focus on utilizing tools like n8n, Azure, OpenWebUI, and AI Foundry to build and deploy AI-powered workflows.

Location: Hybrid in Liverpool City Centre, UK

Salary: £45,000

Company

Acorn Insurance, part of hirify.global, is a dynamic company with over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise, employing 1,700+ people across the UK.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI models and algorithms, growing into complex use cases.
• Work closely with AI Analysts and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions.
• Utilize tools like n8n, Azure (AKS, Storage, Postgres), OpenWebUI, and AI Foundry to build and deploy AI-powered workflows.
• Maintain and improve existing AI infrastructure and applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI solutions.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python/Javascript.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure (preferred) or AWS.
• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker/Kubernetes.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Must have at least one year remaining on a Graduate or Post-Study Work visa, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice to have

• Experience within the insurance industry.
• Experience with n8n or similar workflow automation tools.
• Knowledge of data engineering principles and practices.
• Understanding of insurance fraud and counter-fraud tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options.
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available.
• Opportunities to grow through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go.
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via internal platform.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs.
• Recognition awards, social events & more.
• Accreditations: Mindful Employer, Disability Confident, Menopause Friendly, Armed Forces Covenant, Great Places to Work 2024/25, Best Place to Work for Development and for Women.