Senior AI Engineer

What you’ll be doing

This is an initial 12 months maximum term contract

You’ll take AI opportunities from concept through to production and support with building a new AI platform for Cuscal

• Design, build, test, deploy and support AI and Generative AI solutions
• Develop applications using large language models (LLMs), machine learning models and AI services
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using enterprise data and knowledge sources
• Work with prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool and function calling and model orchestration
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise APIs, data platforms, databases, document repositories and business systems
• Apply established architecture patterns, integration standards and security requirements
• Embed privacy, security, data governance and Responsible AI principles throughout the development lifecycle

About you

You’re an engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with emerging AI technology and turning experimentation into working software. You understand that enterprise AI needs more than a great prototype. You care about engineering quality, security, scalability and building solutions that can genuinely be supported in production

• Proven experience building, deploying and supporting production software or AI solutions in an enterprise environment
• Proficiency in Python and modern backend frameworks, including experience building production APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with AI software development lifecycle practices including CI/CD, automated testing and model lifecycle management
• Practical knowledge of modern AI technologies and their capabilities and limitations (ideally Azure Foundry)
• Experience integrating solutions with APIs, data platforms and business systems
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills bringing enthusiasm and energy to your work
• The ability to work effectively through ambiguity and collaborate across technical and business teams

Why Cuscal?

At Cuscal, you’ll experience interesting work that’s transforming. You get the security of an established organisation and the energy of a company committed to innovation. For 60 years, we’ve set the standard in payments, and now we’re preparing to redefine it for the future

Benefits

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities
• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical, mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.

Cuscal is a payments and regulated data services provider in Australia. Since 1966, we have enabled Australian banks, mutuals, corporates and fintechs to better serve and connect with their customers through the implementation of innovative technology solutions. Our vision To transform the future of how money moves and how Australia does business. Our mission We partner with forward-thinking businesses to deliver innovative and secure payment solutions that drive growth in the economy. Our purpose To enable competition and power progress, one transaction at a time.

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