About ALTEN
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability.
Role
We are seeking an experienced AI Software Engineer to join a growing engineering and technology team in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven solutions, taking ideas from concept through to deployment while collaborating with multidisciplinary and international teams.
•Location: Gloucester
•On Site: Onsite
•Clearance: Clearable
•Experience Level: Mid Level
Responsibilities
•Design, develop, and implement AI-based solutions to address complex business and engineering challenges
•Create prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready AI applications
•Develop and maintain Python-based software solutions following engineering best practices
•Support the deployment, optimisation, and continuous improvement of AI systems
•Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
•Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle
•Contribute to process improvement initiatives and promote knowledge sharing across teams
•Work closely with colleagues across global locations to support project delivery
Requirements
•Minimum 3 years' experience in AI, machine learning, or software engineering roles
•Proven experience designing, prototyping, and delivering AI solutions
•Strong Python development skills
•Solid software engineering fundamentals, including code quality, testing, and version control
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously
•Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
•Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
•Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
•A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
Nice to have
•Experience deploying, maintaining, or supporting AI solutions in production environments
•Exposure to MLOps, cloud platforms, or AI deployment pipelines
•Experience working with international or globally distributed teams
•Knowledge of software deployment and operational support practices
Benefits
•A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
•A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
•Private Medical Insurance
•Cycle & Tech Scheme
•Employee assistance programme
•Life insurance & Pension Scheme
•Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
•Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Note
This role may require Security Clearance. As part of onboarding, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; if the required criteria cannot be met, employment may be delayed or rejected.
