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About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer – AI Native Platforms, you will help build the next generation of AI-enabled engineering at Compare the Market. You will lead development of first-class technical solutions while actively contributing to and leading a culture of innovation, enthusiasm, and passion. You will work with Engineering Managers and Product Management to support team goals and objectives, developer tooling, and AI-enabled platforms that make engineering faster, smarter, and more scalable.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services that support AI-enabled applications and agent-ready platforms.
Contribute to the application of Generative AI to modernize legacy systems and improve engineering productivity.
Build APIs and services that enable AI agents to interact safely and effectively with our platforms.
Help develop internal tooling that supports AI-native software development practices.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable software.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement activities to maintain high engineering standards.
Learn and apply emerging AI engineering techniques while contributing ideas that improve our platforms and developer experience.

Requirements

Commercial experience developing backend software.
Enjoy solving technical problems in modern engineering environments.
Passionate about building reliable, high-quality software.
Excited by the opportunity to work with emerging AI technologies.
Demonstrable exposure to and genuine interest in Large Language Model (LLM) integration and prompt engineering.
Demonstrable exposure to and genuine interest in AI agents and agent orchestration.
Demonstrable exposure to and genuine interest in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Demonstrable exposure to and genuine interest in Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Demonstrable exposure to and genuine interest in AI observability, experimentation, and model evaluation.
Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices.
Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn.
Enjoy working alongside experienced engineers.
Embrace new technologies and continuously develop skills.
Help shape the future of AI-native engineering at Compare the Market.

Skills

Backend software development
Generative AI
API development
AI agent interaction
Internal tooling development
Secure software development
Scalable software development
Maintainable software development
Code reviews
Testing
Continuous improvement
AI engineering techniques
Large Language Model (LLM) integration
Prompt engineering
AI agents
Agent orchestration
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
AI observability
AI experimentation
Model evaluation
Cloud platforms
APIs
Distributed systems
Modern software engineering practices

Location

Hybrid – London
Hybrid – Peterborough

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

About the Company

Compare the Market is a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI.
We are building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace.
Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward.
We create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.
We've carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we're looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.
If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you'll fit right in.
We're a business built for pace and performance.
Here, you'll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.
We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.
If you're ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that's serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.