AI Engineer

Hays Technology
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
15 Sep 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Your new company

A growing technology business focused on delivering AI-driven solutions, workflows and automation tools. The organisation offers a professional, friendly working environment and is investing heavily in AI innovation, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers to develop their careers alongside the business.

Your new roleAs an AI Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and implementing AI-powered applications, workflow automation solutions and scalable software products. You will work across the full development life cycle, combining modern software engineering practices with emerging AI technologies to create impactful solutions for clients and internal stakeholders.

This role offers genuine long-term progression, with the opportunity to develop into an AI Delivery Manager position as the organisation continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain AI-enabled software applications and automation solutions

Build and enhance web-based applications using PHP and React

Design and manage SQL database solutions

Integrate and utilise AI tools and platforms, including Claude and Onyx

Develop scalable cloud-based solutions within AWS environments

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI workflows and process automation

Contribute to the ongoing evolution of development standards, architecture and best practices

Support the delivery of innovative AI projects from concept through to deploymentWhat you'll need to succeedEssential skills and experience

3-5 years' commercial software engineering experience

Strong development experience with PHP

Front-end development experience using React

Solid SQL database design and development skills

Experience working with AWS cloud services

Exposure to AI technologies, AI workflows or automation solutions

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a remote environmentDesirable skills and experience

Experience using Claude

Experience using Onyx

Computer Science degree or equivalent technical educationWhat you'll get in return

Salary of £50,000

Fully remote working

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and automation solutions

Clear progression pathway towards an AI Delivery Manager position

Professional and supportive working environment

Significant career growth potential as the business expandsHow to applyIf you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities.

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