Main Purpose Trafigura is undergoing an exciting Digital Transformation, developing innovative AI technologies to change the way we work in Commodities Trading. The Document AI team is a key pillar of this initiative, unlocking data-rich proprietary documents to enable high-value process optimisation and data science use cases. We are seeking an Applied AI Engineer to grow our Document AI platform, developing robust and scalable AI solutions that solve real business problems. As a document intensive industry, you will be building production-ready Agentic AI/LLM systems that radically transforms Commodities Trading. This is a hands-on Individual Contributor role. Required Qualifications 5-8+ years of experience building production AI/ML systems Modern Python proficiency with deep knowledge of the ecosystem (Pydantic, FastAPI, asyncio, type safety) Experience with modern AI frameworks (we currently favour Pydantic AI) Production experience maintaining human-in-the-loop systems and AI monitoring/observability Strong fundamentals in AI/ML evaluation frameworks Experience building agentic systems including MCP, tool calling, memory systems, vector-based knowledge stores, guardrails In depth understanding of modern software design principles (e,g. microservices, event-driven architectures, domain driven design, object oriented programming, test driven development) In depth understanding of modern software development lifecycle (CI/CD, IaC, Containerisation) Practical experience with cloud engineering (preference for AWS) Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in Commodities, Fixed Income, Equities, Asset Management is a plus Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based AI applications Build and maintain document workflows using LLMs and classical NLP Debug model performance issues, handle edge cases, and optimize system reliability Write comprehensive tests and implement monitoring for AI/ML systems Rapidly prototype new features, evaluate them, and implement to production Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture decisions Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into production code Example projects you might own in the first 6 months include: Develop a specialised agent to automate highly complex commodity trading workflow Develop an agent to operate within human workflows, including seamless UI integrations and long running durable executions Develop a new AI product to extract key insights from firmwide market intelligence emails for front and middle office Attributes for success Engineering mindset focused on delivering practical solutions that solve real business problems Self-directed and comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision Pragmatic approach to technology choices - you pick the right tool for the job rather than chasing trends Deep appreciation for AI system reliability - you understand that making AI systems work consistently is the hardest part of the job Intellectually curious and adaptable to rapidly evolving AI/ML landscape Strong desire to help people solve problems Key Relationships You will work closely with the Digital Transformation Team to understand business requirements and rollout production-grade applications to solve them. You will support the Data Science & Engineering teams as a Centre of Excellence for Agentic AI and related tech, providing support in the form of knowledge sharing and tool adoption. Department Overview The Digital Transformation Team is a joint venture between Trading Technology and the Data Science and Engineering Team, driving Trafigura's AI-powered evolution in commodities trading. As a Centre of Excellence for Agentic AI, we develop scalable applications that impact over 5,000 employees daily, supporting both immediate business needs and broader data science initiatives across Trafigura's global operations Reporting Structure You will report directly to the Document AI Lead. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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