Overview

We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We've nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.

As an AI Engineer, you will support the Technology Engineering team within CIO by contributing to the development, deployment, and maintenance of AI and machine learning solutions. Your work will help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of AI capabilities into production environments.

You will work alongside senior AI engineers and cross-functional teams to understand business needs, support model deployment, and help identify opportunities for automation and improvement. This role offers opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to responsible AI practices, and grow your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

The job description provides responsibilities related to developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML solutions within the CIO Technology Engineering team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, and contributing to automated and responsible AI practices to ensure production readiness.

Skills we would love you to have

Skills we would love you to have:

• Experience in AI/ML engineering or applied machine learning.
• Basic experience delivering AI solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries.
• Understanding of APIs, containers, and cloud services with focus on Azure.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts and pipeline orchestration.
• Experience with version control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD practices.

What we offer

Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

• Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year).
• Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
• Financial Wellbeing - 4x salary life assurance, income protection, pension contribution match up to 10%, and access to discounts and cashback at retailers and on products, mortgage advice, and financial wellbeing support.
• Mental Wellbeing programme - Thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme 24/7, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and dedicated team.
• Leave and benefits - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell weeks, health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, on-site facilities and regular social events.
• Our 4Cs principles - A culture that supports colleagues to deliver good outcomes for customers and sustainable growth.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job posting end date: 05/10/2025