Lead Technologist
Lead Technologist | AI, Data & Innovation
I'm working with a major UK aviation organisation looking for a Lead Technologist to shape an ambitious portfolio of AI, data and operational intelligence products.
This isn't a traditional engineering role. You'll have the opportunity to identify problems, explore new technology, build POCs and take the right ideas into production - with your work having a tangible impact on a live operational environment.
The opportunity
You'll own the technical direction across innovative products, working closely with operations, data science, commercial and technology teams.
You'll:
- Shape architecture across real-time data, AI/ML and intelligent operational systems.
- Take AI/ML concepts from POC through to production.
- Lead integrations across complex operational and enterprise systems.
- Translate business problems into practical technical solutions.
- Develop technical proposals balancing innovation, risk, speed and value.
- Coach and mentor technical colleagues while raising engineering standards.
- Work directly with senior operational and commercial stakeholders.
Technology
We're looking for strong experience across a meaningful subset of:
TypeScript | Python | SQL | Azure | React | Next.js | Pulumi / IaC | APIs | REST | GraphQL | CI/CD | Event-driven architecture | Real-time data | ML/AI
Who are we looking for?
You could be a Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, Lead Technologist or Solutions Architect ready to take a broader technical leadership role.
You'll ideally have experience:
- Delivering production AI/data systems.
- Working in complex, operational or regulated environments.
- Integrating systems and managing complex data flows.
- Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Balancing speed, risk, quality and commercial value.
- Leading, coaching and influencing others.