Prompt Engineer (FTC, UK, Remote)

Prompt Engineer (FTC UK, Remote)

About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.  

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.

About the Prompt Engineer role

We are seeking a highly analytical and creative Prompt Engineer to design, test, and optimize interactions with AI systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills and a deep appreciation for user interaction and experience design. You will help shape how users engage with AI by crafting effective prompts, improving response quality, and ensuring the overall experience is intuitive, useful, and human-centered.

• Design, refine, and maintain prompts for AI applications across a range of use cases.
• Translate ambiguous business or user needs into structured prompt strategies and interaction flows.
• Test and evaluate AI outputs for quality, accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Improve prompt performance through experimentation, iteration, and analysis.
• Partner with product, design, engineering, and business teams to create seamless AI-powered user experiences.
• Identify failure modes, edge cases, and opportunities to improve AI behavior.
• Develop prompt libraries, best practices, and documentation for internal teams.
• Apply UX thinking to ensure AI interactions are clear, engaging, and aligned with user intent.
• Monitor user feedback and usage patterns to continuously improve AI interactions.
• Stay current on developments in generative AI, LLM behavior, and conversational design.

What we are looking for in this person

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, precisely, and creatively.
• Experience in prompt engineering, conversation design, UX writing, product design, or similar roles.
• Understanding of human-computer interaction, user research, or behavioral design.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in product or technology environments.
• Experience designing user-centered experiences, conversation flows, or digital interactions.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, large language models, or conversational AI platforms.
• Ability to analyze outputs, identify patterns, and make data-informed improvements.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, experimental environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance. 
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem! 
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
• Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.

Our Interview Process

Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.

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Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)
A technical discussion with one of our trained interviewers. 

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Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.

There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. 

If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.