Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI / Software Engineer Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid, 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months, Potential Extension Rate: €488 per day Start Date: ASAP Experience: 3–5 Years About the Role We are seeking an AI / Software Engineer to join a leading global technology organisation within the payments industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative AI-driven projects, developing intelligent solutions and exploring emerging technologies within a highly collaborative engineering environment. The successful candidate will have strong Python scripting capabilities, practical experience building AI agents, and familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Key Responsibilities - Design, develop and implement AI agents and intelligent automation solutions. - Build and maintain Python scripts to support software engineering and AI development initiatives. - Work with Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable AI applications to interact with external tools, systems and data sources. - Contribute to the development and integration of AI-powered software solutions. - Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions. - Troubleshoot, test and optimise applications to ensure reliability and performance. - Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies, frameworks and development practices. Required Skills & Experience - 3–5 years of relevant software engineering or development experience. - Strong Python scripting and programming capabilities. - Hands-on experience building AI agents. - Knowledge or practical experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP). - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team. Contract Details - Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension. - Location: Dublin, Ireland. - Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite, with flexibility around office attendance. - Working Hours: Standard Irish working hours. - Start Date: ASAP (will wait a notice period) - Travel: No travel required. About the Organisation Join a global technology organisation operating at the forefront of digital payments and financial technology. With a presence across more than 210 countries and territories, the organisation develops secure, innovative solutions that connect businesses, financial institutions and consumers worldwide. This opportunity offers exposure to emerging AI technologies and the chance to contribute to innovative engineering initiatives within a globally recognised technology environment. Interested? Apply today with your updated CV to discuss this opportunity further.