Lead AI Engineer
You will work with .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript and AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or Codex. You will lead a small engineering team driving an AI-first transformation at a growing technology business, shaping engineering strategy and building modern, AI-ready foundations.
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Lead AI Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office)
An exciting opportunity for a hands-on Lead AI Engineer to join a growing technology business undergoing an AI-first transformation.
This is a newly created role where you'll lead a small engineering team while remaining hands-on with coding, architecture and technical decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help shape engineering strategy, drive AI adoption across the development function, and build a modern product engineering culture focused on speed, innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a small engineering team.
Drive AI-assisted software development and engineering best practice.
Remain hands-on with coding, architecture and code reviews.
Improve existing systems, tooling and development processes.
Build secure, AI-ready data foundations.
Work closely with stakeholders to rapidly deliver new features.
Support the growth of the engineering team through future hiring.
About You
Strong hands-on software engineering background.
Experience with technologies such as .NET, Java, Python or TypeScript.
Practical experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex or similar.
Previous experience leading or mentoring developers.
Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs and modern engineering practices.
A proactive, product-focused mindset with excellent stakeholder communication skills.