Why this role stands out
Advance your career by leading high-impact AI and machine learning projects within a prestigious organization that values innovation, secure-by-design architectures, and professional mentorship. This hybrid role is perfect for a skilled engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges while enjoying the flexibility of a long-term contract across multiple major Australian cities. Apply today to shape the future of enterprise AI solutions and elevate your expertise in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Quick overview
Job description
- Location: Brisbane QLD, Perth WA, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, and Adelaide
- 12 months contract + 2 X 12 months extension options
- Must be Australian Citizen and able to obtain a Baseline security clearance.
FinXL is looking for an experience Senior AI Engineer / Developer to play a pivotal role in delivering complex application development projects across cutting-edge technology and digital platforms. you will specialize in either on-premise cloud-native or public cloud platform tooling, with the capability to design, implement, and optimize environments for both greenfield (new) implementations and brownfield (existing) setups. You will focus on building secure-by-design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI services.
- Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions across on-premise, public cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Ensure all AI platforms comply with organizational security, governance, and regulatory frameworks through DevSecOps and secure-by-design principles.
- Resolve highly complex technical issues, provide architectural guidance, and articulate technical concepts to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists, Cyber Security, and Core Data teams to establish foundational capabilities while providing mentorship and best practice guidance to internal teams.
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working as an AI Engineer across on-premise, public cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Strong background in AI/ML and Generative AI tooling (MLOps, Hugging Face, RAG, vector databases), driven by proven Python scripting skills for automation and API integration.
- High proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like GitLab/GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps/Argo CD.
- Deep foundation in Containers and Platform Engineering (Docker/Podman, container security) with practical experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and S3-compatible object storage.
- Must currently hold or be capable of obtaining a Baseline Security Clearance.
FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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