AI Automation Lead

AI Automation Lead

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Harnham

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deliver automated reporting platforms and intelligent workflows.
  • Company: Established investment organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with exposure to modern AI and data technologies.
  • Why this job: Build impactful AI solutions and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in applied AI, automation engineering, and strong programming skills in Python and SQL.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

The Company

They are a well-established investment-focused organisation with a strong track record of managing sophisticated portfolios. The business fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where technology and data are central to operational excellence. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are investing heavily in modern data and AI capabilities to drive impact across core functions. The environment encourages ownership, creativity, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Role

  • Design and deliver a fully automated, end-to-end reporting platform
  • Build intelligent workflows to automate data ingestion, validation, and reconciliation processes
  • Develop scalable systems that replace manual operational tasks with robust, observable solutions
  • Implement exception handling and human-in-the-loop mechanisms where needed
  • Ensure systems are accurate, auditable, and resilient in a production environment
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in applied AI or automation engineering within operational environments
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
  • Experience building data pipelines and integrating systems via APIs and structured data feeds
  • Proven ability to build reliable, production-grade systems with monitoring and testing in place
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD practices
  • Strong system design capability with an end-to-end mindset

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to build a high-impact AI platform from inception
  • A collaborative and inclusive working culture
  • Strong exposure to modern AI, data engineering, and automation technologies
  • Clear scope for professional growth and ownership of key systems

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this Applied AI Engineer role, please submit your CV for consideration.

Harnham

Contact Details:

Harnham Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace AI Automation Lead

Applied AI
Automation Engineering
Python
SQL
Data Pipeline Development
API Integration
Version Control