Contract Software Engineer (Applied AI) | Remote UK | 6 months
New contract opportunity with a global tech client, starting 7th December 2026. Fully remote in the UK, 9-6 hours. The team builds internal AI tooling and evaluation infrastructure, moving manual labeling and support workflows over to reliable self-service products.
Role and responsibilities
- Build end-to-end internal products, integrations and data workflows
- Turn prototypes and one-off solutions into reusable capabilities
- Design evaluation and feedback loops for AI-powered workflows
- Apply production engineering practices: testing, observability, safe failure handling
- Work with technical users and non-technical annotators to scope problems before choosing a solution
- Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code and Codex, reviewing and validating everything they generate
- Measure adoption, quality and time savedOwn and prioritise several workstreams, with documentation and clean handoff
Required skills
- 6+ years building production software (APIs, backend services, data systems or full-stack)
- Proven end-to-end ownership, from ambiguous problem through design, launch and iteration
- Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java or similar
- Strong product judgment and clear written and verbal communication
- Experience with automated testing and observability
- Comfortable using AI-assisted development and validating the output
Nice to have
- AI/ML products, evaluation systems or agentic workflows
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Software Engineer employer: Intec Select
Join a forward-thinking company in London that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With an impressive benefits package including 39 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme, we foster a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. As a Senior Manager in Agile Project Management, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
