At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI development projects and mentor a team while engaging with clients.
- Company: Fastest growing AI company in the UK, transforming public sector operations.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, enhanced pension, generous holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make a real impact in education and local government.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in software development with C# and .NET; degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
AI is the fastest growing private Artificial Intelligence (AI) company in the UK, transforming how public sector (specifically local government and education sectors) organisations operate and deliver value to students and staff. As a Microsoft co-sell partner, we specialise in Conversational and Generative AI transformation solutions that enable institutions to safely and securely harness cutting-edge AI technologies. With a proven track record across multiple trusted public sectors, we develop innovative and leading edge solutions that address the most important challenges that face the higher and further education sectors. Our solutions drive efficiency, enhance service delivery, and create exceptional value for our customers.
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.
Remote Lead AI Programmer 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.
