AI Technical Lead

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£70,000 – £75,000 pa
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Job Type
Permanent
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Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Bonus Private healthcare Pension

AI Technical Lead

Are you a hands-on technical leader who enjoys building real-world AI solutions rather than just talking about them?

We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation looking for an AI Technical Lead to drive the development of practical, scalable AI-enabled solutions across the business.

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary circa £75,000
  • Hybrid working model (3 days office)
  • Opportunity to shape AI adoption in a growing environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge tools, including Microsoft Copilot
  • Strong benefits package including bonus, private healthcare, and pension

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing, building and delivering AI-powered workflows and integrations
  • Productising tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot into real business use cases
  • Developing APIs, automation and small services using C#/.Net (or similar)
  • Collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors
  • Supporting build vs buy decisions on AI tooling
  • Driving best practice across code quality, CI/CD and deployment
  • Ensuring secure, scalable and auditable solutions

Tech environment:

  • C#/.Net (or similar backend languages)
  • API-led integrations and automation
  • Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure
  • Git, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines
  • AI tools and frameworks

What we’re looking for:

  • Hands-on software development experience (not just architecture)
  • Strong experience with APIs, automation and system integrations
  • Familiarity with modern engineering practices (Git, CI/CD, code reviews)
  • Experience working with third parties and suppliers
  • Understanding of AI tools and how to apply them in real-world scenarios
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams

If you’re excited about turning AI potential into tangible outcomes and want to play a key role in shaping how it’s used in a business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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