At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI development projects and mentor a team while engaging with clients.
- Company: Market leader in AI solutions for local government, transforming public service delivery.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, enhanced pension, generous holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and make a real impact.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team to shape the future of AI in public services.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in software development with C# and .NET; degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
AI is the UK's market leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for local government, partnering with over 20 councils to revolutionise public service delivery. As a Microsoft-sell partner, we combine cutting-edge AI technology with deep sector expertise to deliver exceptional value through our core solutions: AI Contact Centres, AI Staff Copilots, and Social Care AI Copilots. With our head office in Basingstoke, delivery office in Leamington Spa, and satellite offices throughout the UK, we're transforming how the public sector delivers services.
We’re seeking an experienced Lead AI Developer to provide technical leadership and client-facing requirements capture across both product and implementation projects. This role combines hands-on development with business process analysis, solution viability assessment, and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll act as the bridge between client requirements and technical delivery, engaging directly with stakeholders to capture and document business processes, translating them into viable technical designs, and ensuring successful implementation. You will play a critical role in ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and impactful, working closely with architects, project managers, and the wider engineering team to deliver high-quality AI-first products and services.
- Provide technical leadership across programmes and projects, coordinating outputs across delivery teams
- Actively contribute to hands-on software development in .NET, C#, Azure, REACT, and related technologies
- Implement AI features using LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, and related frameworks
- Mentor and support developers, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied consistently
- Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and technical prioritisation activities
- Oversee code reviews, unit testing, and QA to maintain delivery quality
6+ years of professional software development experience with C# and .NET. Strong background delivering Azure-based and Generative AI-enabled solutions. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Flexible and remote working options. Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution). 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays. £1,200 annual work-from-home allowance. Private healthcare package (Vitality).
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Python / Big Data Technical Lead employer: ICS AI
As one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing AI providers to the public sector, we offer a dynamic remote-first work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on innovation, we provide generous benefits including a £1,200 annual work-from-home allowance, enhanced pension contributions, and private healthcare, all while fostering genuine career growth opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us to be at the forefront of AI transformation, making a real social impact across communities in the UK.
