Automation & AI Systems Senior Engineer

University of Leeds
Leeds, Northern England, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£41 – £48 pa

Salary

£41 – £48 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Posted
3 Aug 2026 (Yesterday)

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 2 roles - 100% FTE

Contract type: Fixed term (Until 31st July 2028 to complete a specific task or time limited work)

Two full time roles available: both working on a fixed term contract until the 31st July 2028

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you interested in building and supporting AI-enabled and automated solutions in a large, complex organisation? Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working with emerging technologies and collaborating with others to solve real-world problems?

As part of the University’s Digital Transformation, we are investing in AI-enabled and automated platforms to improve productivity, support innovation, and provide equitable access to modern digital tools for staff and students.

We are seeking an AI and Automation Systems Senior Engineer to join the Power Platform and Automation team. This role combines solution build, platform support, and user engagement, and is well suited to someone with strong foundational skills and a desire to develop professionally in AI and automation technologies.

This is an investment area with new roles supporting the expansion and effective use of AI and automation platforms across the University. Our ambition is to enable staff and students to adopt AI-enabled tools and automations that deliver real benefit, while ensuring platforms are operated safely, securely, and in line with agreed standards.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will contribute to the design, build, and support of AI and automation solutions. You will work with a wide range of academic and professional services teams to understand needs and help translate them into practical, low-risk solutions.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit:www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Rory van den Berg, Operations Manager

Email:

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