Data and AI Engineer - Up to £50,000Location: Newcastle or Manchester - HybridSecurity Clearance: UK SC eligibility requiredThe OpportunityWe are supporting a leading organisation within the Technology and Data space that deliver large-scale, technology-enabled transformations. This team specialises in building modern, data-driven solutions that enable better decision-making, automation, and innovation.This role is ideal for a Data Engineer or AI Engineer who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle and wants to build practical, scalable solutions using modern data and AI technologies.The RoleAs a Data and AI Engineer, you will design, build and maintain data pipelines, analytical platforms and AI-enabled capabilities that support business-critical use cases. You will work closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production-ready solutions.Key responsibilities:Designing and building scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data modelsIntegrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sourcesDeveloping advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions where appropriateBuilding Generative AI solutions using large language models and prompt/context engineeringEnsuring data quality, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoringOptimising data and model performance for scale and efficiencyRequired Experience and SkillsProven experience in a Data Engineer, Data Developer, AI Engineer or similar roleStrong