Senior/Lead Software Engineer

The Senior/Lead Engineer will be responsible for the designing, developing, and deploying AI capabilities across the organisation to ensure technologies deliver innovation, efficiency and value throughout the org.

As part of the wider organisations digital function, you will work collaborate with other developers and the solutions delivery team to ensure the delivery of company wide data software projects are priority. With this being a large organisation, they’re technology estate is fairly broad but we’re looking to speak with candidate who have skills in areas such as;

Technical skills;

• Strong programming skills in JavaScript, TypeScript and React
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow and PyTorch etc)
• A genuine interest in how AI can be used within the work place 
• Ability to design and deliver AI solutions at scale
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, seeking innovative solutions to complex problems
• A computer science or studies related degree

Having knowledge or experience with MLOps , Cloud based services such as AWS, Azure and GCP would be highly desirable but not essential.

Working with the wider software team, you will also be responsible for leading the end-tend development of AI model and system within the organisation. You will also collaborate closely with senior managers to provide expert technical knowledge and solutions to internal and external stakeholders. You will also mentor and coach your team members to ensure their professional development is at the forefront of the team which is monitored across the teams SLA’s.

We are realistically looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has some exposure and an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and who wants to join their journey of making this emerging technology both reliable and ethical within the organisation. 

We’ll be looking for the right cultural fit on this position also due to it being such a new role within the business. Whilst their based in Cardiff and the team work remote/hybrid, we are open to candidates who are living further afield within the UK (only) and who will work predominately remote with adhoc monthly visits to Cardiff City Centre.

What you’ll get in return (at a glance):

• A starting salary of between £51,200 - £59,860 depending on your experience
• A Local Government pension scheme (circa 30% employer contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional 16 paid days allowance (which includes 8 bank holidays/Festive closures)
• True flexible working between the hours of 7:00 am > 7:00 pm 
• Remote working – This role is required to be onsite in Cardiff at least once per month.
• Free onsite parking when attending site
• The opportunity to contribute to local & national educational services
• A highly rewarding environment
• Career stability in a thriving sector

For more information and the full job specification please call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now.

Please note, we do not hold the ability to provide sponsorship or relocation packages.