Credit Intelligence Specialist

PGIM Fixed Income is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python AI Engineer to join our Credit team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced AI applications using AWS Bedrock services.

The successful candidate will create intelligent systems that extract insights from financial documents and unstructured data, build high-performance Python backend services using FastAPI with comprehensive test coverage, and develop efficient GraphRAG architectures to enhance knowledge retrieval and reasoning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing advanced AI applications using AWS Bedrock services
• Creating intelligent systems that extract insights from financial documents and unstructured data
• Building high-performance Python backend services using FastAPI with comprehensive test coverage
• Developing efficient GraphRAG architectures to enhance knowledge retrieval and reasoning
• Creating scalable API endpoints for model serving and implementing Converse API interfaces

To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following skills and qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience working with AI/ML services and Python backend development
• Strong software engineering skills with FastAPI and RESTful API design
• Expertise in Python testing frameworks including unittest, pytest, and testcontainers, with experience in load testing using Locust
• Proficiency building and deploying Converse API interfaces for conversational applications
• Experience implementing RAG and GraphRAG architectures for enterprise applications
• Proficiency with AWS Bedrock services, including model deployment and integration
• Experience with knowledge graphs and vector databases (OpenSearch, Neptune Analytics)
• Experience creating integration tests with TestContainers for database and service dependencies
• Ability to implement comprehensive test automation pipelines with robust coverage metrics
• Experience implementing evaluation frameworks for AI systems
• Understanding of token optimization and cost management for AI services

While we're open to candidates with varying levels of experience, those who have demonstrated success in the following areas will stand out:

• Experience with FastMCP for high-performance API services
• Experience applying AI in financial services or related regulated industries
• Knowledge of hybrid approaches combining rule-based systems with modern AI models
• Experience with multi-modal models and asynchronous Python programming patterns
• Proficiency with optimization techniques for API performance
• Experience with API gateway architecture and microservices
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
• Advanced Python programming with FastAPI and testing frameworks
• Proficiency with Converse API development and integration
• Experience with AWS AI services and AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, ECS)
• Knowledge of containerization and microservices
• Strong understanding of API security best practices

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partners with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees' day-to-day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum, and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus, employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/CleverCards, which are paid tax-free.
• Life Assurance: Fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date, and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee's salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland has an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

About Us

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets.

Our business climate is a safe, inclusive environment centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is committed to creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future.