AI Engineer

AI Engineer

Location: Bristol, Norwich or York

Salary: Circa £40k

Are you someone who loves solving real‑world problems with AI and modern software engineering?
Do you enjoy working with cutting‑edge technology, rich datasets, and talented people from different disciplines?

This role would suit someone with hands‑on experience in AI engineering who’s excited to take their impact further—whether you’re already working with generative AI or are ready to step into a more strategic, enterprise‑scale environment. You’ll be comfortable building production‑ready solutions and motivated by delivering value in a regulated, customer‑focused organisation.

A bit about the job

This role exists to help Aviva design, build, and scale generative AI solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and our business. You’ll join a collaborative team within our UK AI Centre of Excellence, working across the full AI development lifecycle—from data ingestion and model integration through to deployment and monitoring.

Using one of the richest insurance datasets in the world, you’ll create secure, compliant, and impactful AI solutions in close partnership with architects, platform engineers, and governance teams. You’ll be accountable for delivering high‑quality, enterprise‑ready AI products that support Aviva’s strategic investment in AI, cloud, and advanced analytics.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Strong experience with AI and agentic frameworks, such as LangGraph, Crew AI, Strands, or similar tools
• Proficiency in AWS, with experience of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Experience in front‑end or full‑stack development using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React
• Hands‑on experience deploying containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Confidence working in regulated environments, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and privacy‑preserving AI, alongside the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a wide range of stakeholders

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £40,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 
• Bonus opportunity – 8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s. 
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com