AI Automation Engineer

  • Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
  • May 12, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

12 Month FTC Applied Automation Engineer London, Goodge Street £80,000 to £100,000 This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, high trust investment organisation at a pivotal moment. They are building a fully automated reporting and calculation platform from the ground up, replacing long standing manual processes with a modern, scalable solution. You will have clear ownership, real influence, and the chance to deliver a system that will shape how the business operates for years to come. The Company They are a well established investment firm operating in the alternative investment space, with a long term track record and a global client base. The business is intentionally small and flat, with direct access to senior leadership and a culture built on trust, low ego and accountability. Based in a modern London office, they combine institutional standards with the pace and autonomy of a specialist team. The Role
  • Own the end to end delivery of an automated reporting and calculation platform, from design through to production.
  • Automate the ingestion of data from a wide range of structured and unstructured sources including APIs, files and external partners.
  • Design and implement robust data workflows and SQL based data structures to support complex financial calculations.
  • Build reliable, auditable systems that significantly reduce manual intervention in NAV and LAV processes.
  • Work closely with the Head of Data Science, the founder and technical and non technical stakeholders across the business.
  • Lay the foundations for future AI and agent based automation as the platform evolves.
Your Skills and Experience
  • Strong commercial experience building production grade systems using Python and SQL.
  • Excellent problem solving skills with a logical and mathematical mindset.
  • Experience integrating multiple data sources and APIs into cohesive workflows.
  • Exposure to CI/CD, version control and modern engineering best practice.
  • Confidence owning ambiguous, high impact projects end to end.
  • Any exposure to financial services, automation of legacy processes, FastAPI or AI driven systems is a bonus but not essential.
What They Offer
  • A 12 month fixed term contract with a high likelihood of extension or conversion to permanent.
  • Hybrid working model with three days in the office after an initial onboarding period.
  • The chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a small, trusted team.
How to Apply Apply now to learn more about this Applied Automation Engineer opportunity and discuss whether it could be the right next step for you.