Lead Engineer - Cloud & Gen AI

Scottish Power

The Role

Overview

Lead design & management of AWS/Azure cloud for Generative AI, mentor team.

Key Responsibilities

  • terraform iac
  • cloud architecture
  • ai deployment
  • security ops
  • performance monitoring
  • team mentorship

Tasks

-Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members. -Documents best practices, processes, and procedures. -Troubleshoots and resolves cloud infrastructure and AI model deployment issues. -Ensures the security, reliability, and performance of cloud-based AI systems. -Utilizes Terraform for infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation. -Designs, implements, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure to support Generative AI applications. -Collaborates with data scientists and AI researchers to deploy and optimize AI models. -Designs, implements, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.

Requirements

  • python
  • aws
  • azure
  • docker
  • kubernetes
  • tensorflow

What You Bring

-Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NET. -Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer with a strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms. -Customer Centric (internal and/or External) -Proficiency in machine learning (ML) and AI models. -Desirable knowledge of AI Agents through orchestrators. -Five years of AI experience -Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). -Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. -Demonstrated experience designing and implementing large scale complex network solutions. -Three or more years of AI experience. -Remains current with advancements in AWS, Azure, and Generative AI. -Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). -Desirable knowledge of frameworks such as Langchain, Semantic Kernel, Spring AI. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Certifications in AWS and Azure technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). -Experience in Generative AI, including experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar. -Demonstrated expertise in vector databases and their application within the GenAI framework.

The Company

About Scottish Power

-Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England. -Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance. -Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

Sector Specialisms

Power Grid

Renewables

Energy Retail

Visa Sponsorship

-non‑citizen applicants must meet immigration requirements to work in the u.s.