Junior AI Engineer

Why choose CTA?
We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our academy pays a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before finding the ideal client project for you to work on using the skills you've gained.

About the role
You'll be joining us as an Associate Technology Consultant, working across AI Engineering and Software Quality Engineering. It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote).

After a period of training you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with one or more of our clients as an AI Engineer & Software Quality Engineer. While doing this you'll get continued support from us and the client you work with.

• A route into the tech industry as an Associate Technology Consultant, specialising in AI Engineering and Software Quality Engineering
• Training in core tech skills, including Agile, SQL, databases, APIs, programming, software testing and test automation.
• An introduction to data science, including data analysis, statistics and visualisation.
• Training in Python and tools such as NumPy, Pandas and PyTest.
• An introduction to AI and Machine Learning, including LLMs, SLMs and traditional ML models.
• Specialist training in AI testing, model performance, data quality, deployment and monitoring.
• Hands-on experience working on real-world projects with industry-leading clients.
• Ongoing learning, development and support from experienced trainers and consultants.
• Opportunities to gain industry-recognised certifications, including ISTQB, AWS, Azure and Scrum.

About you

• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong work ethic

What's in it for you?
- Earn a salary from day one of training, with structured career development, ongoing support and opportunities for salary progression throughout the programme
- 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
- 5% matched employer pension contributions.
- Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - Connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension, and more!
- Virtual GP and Online Prescriptions - Say goodbye to long NHS wait times! (Your partners/kids can also access this).
- Employee Assistance Programming - Including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor.
- Cycle to Work scheme - Purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the purchase across 12 months.
- Retail discounts - Save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas, and restaurants.
... and more!

What Happens Next?
Apply - Submit your CV below.
Screening Call
Short Video Interview - We'll invite you to a 30-minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency-based questions.
Technical Aptitude test

Timelines
1st Stage Interviews - Will take place October/November
In-Person Assessment Centre - w/c 30th November 2026
Role start: 7th December 2026

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Corecom Technology Academy, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them and thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our candidates. Internally, we thrive from our differences and want our employees to be proud to be themselves and proud to be CTA. Externally, we utilise those differences to help our clients and candidates strive for a more diverse and inclusive world.