Senior Software Engineer

Location: City of Edinburgh

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Purpose of the role:
Senior Software Engineer will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence products. The responsibilities of this role will involve designing and developing artificial intelligence systems that will be integrated into existing processes.  Candidate should be a strong software engineer with AI & Gen AI experience, building data pipelines leveraging LLMs or other machine learning models.

Ideal candidate will have expertise for designing and implementing Gen AI focused applications.
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* Job title:

** Senior Software Engineer
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* Job Description:

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* What we're looking for:

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* Languages:

** Proficient in Python and SQL, exposure to Terraform desirable.
* ** Cloud Services:
** Extensive experience developing solutions using a cloud provider, AWS preferred.
* ** AI/ML:
** NLP Experience required, preferably in the context of LLMs.

Experience with AI Agents and associated frameworks (e.g. Strands)/protocols (MCP/A2A) desirable.
* ** Software Engineering:
** Experience writing and testing backend servers that utilise AI in conjunction with software engineering best practices is preferred.
* ** Tooling:
** Experience with Database management systems, a Python based backend framework such as Fast API, AWS Bedrock or equivalent services, and version control systems is mandatory.
* ** Testing:
** Experience building testing frameworks to evaluate model performance, both automated and in collaboration with end users.
* ** System Design:
** Understanding of how full software products connect and implications when developing mandatory. Experience creating software following an event driven architecture desired.
** Requirements**
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* Experience:

** Total engineering experience of at least 4 years with 2 years’ experience in relevant role
* ** Communication:
** Clear communication skills with stakeholders and other engineers regarding project timelines, delays, advancements, and progression
* ** Ethical Oversight:
** Understanding of Engineering ethics, AI creation ethics
* ** Ownership:
** Strong time management skills, and dedication to high-quality work output
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* Collaboration:

** Ability to work in a team and Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
* ** Continuous

Innovation:
** Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all organisational levels, both internally and externally
* A strong team player
* Ability to complete their work with no supervision and given their good technical competencies they can pick up a problem / tasks and complete it on their own.
* Complete all mandatory role-based training, infosec trainings and computer-based trainings as applicable.
* Continuous Learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills/certifications.
** Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
** Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference.
Our work spans diverse sectors—government, healthcare, education, and finance—offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you.

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*** A competitive basic salary
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* The opportunity to take a paid day…