My Financial Services client is seeking to recruit an AI Engineer (front end) on an initial 6 month contract based in London. It is hybrid and will require 3x days onsite per week. This is a development-heavy position focused on delivering production-ready user interfaces for AI-powered tools and GenAI applications. You''ll work in a greenfield, lab-first environment to prototype, iterate, and deploy solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, security, and compliance in a regulated financial setting. Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop modern, responsive front-end applications from the ground up using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.Build secure, performant user interfaces that integrate with LLM APIs (e.g., Gemini, Azure OpenAI) and internal systems.Implement advanced front-end security features including token handling, session management, data masking, and audit logging.Translate UX/UI designs into modular, reusable components aligned with enterprise design systems.Integrate front-end applications with REST/GraphQL APIs, WebSockets, and backend services.Collaborate with AI engineers, backend developers, and cloud architects to deliver end-to-end solutions.Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy standards through secure coding practices and regular code reviews.Deploy applications to GCP (Firebase, Cloud Run) and Azure App Services using CI/CD pipelines hardened for security and compliance.Participate in code reviews, technica