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Junior AI Engineer Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) (15926)


Job Location:

Letterkenny - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Type: Fixed Term Contract: 6 months with scope to extend
Location: Letterkenny GDC (Hybrid)


Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you it means more to make an impact that matters through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.


The Role
Develop test and support Python-based AI Machine Learning and Generative AI components for a leading UK higher education organisation. Working with senior engineers you will contribute to practical AI solutions while strengthening your skills in cloud data and modern software engineering.
  • Develop practical AI and Generative AI solutions that support digital services in higher education.
  • Grow your expertise in Python Machine Learning prompt engineering and cloud-based development.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile delivery environment.

Your responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Python-based AI and Machine Learning components under senior guidance.
  • Support data cleansing preparation feature engineering and validation of approved datasets.
  • Build and test Machine Learning models prompts AI workflows and API integrations from defined requirements.
  • Execute unit tests document results resolve assigned defects and apply coding standards and review feedback.
  • Support deployments monitoring and routine production activities while maintaining clear technical documentation.
Your Profile:
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
  • 3-6 years of relevant development experience with hands-on Python skills.
  • Sound understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals and working knowledge of Generative AI and prompt engineering.
  • Basic experience with Scikit-learn TensorFlow or PyTorch and data preprocessing techniques.
  • Understanding of REST APIs Git version control unit testing and debugging.
  • Good analytical communication and teamwork skills with experience working in Agile delivery teams.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure or another cloud platform and exposure to LLM-based application development.

Rewards & Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension health care life assurance laptop and access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon and partner with our local communities in Ireland.

Diversity Inclusion and Wellbeing
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Ireland Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011 (as amended) and the Equal Status Acts 2000-2012 (as amended).
We welcome and embrace diversity in race nationality ethnicity disability neurodiversity gender identity age physical ability gender reassignment sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
As a Disability Confident Employer we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at if you would like to opt in.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview please contact us with the subject line: Adjustment Requestto request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Due to the high volume of applications we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC


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