- Own technical direction and delivery quality across one or two small teams
- Work alongside product managers and senior business stakeholders
- Build solutions as a hands-on individual contributor
- Mentor engineers and develop their judgement on using AI tooling
- Set standards for how technical problems are solved
- Be accountable for shipped deliverables
- Build and maintain integrations, MCP builds, API connections, and infrastructure supporting the GenAI platform
- Build systems, tools, and solutions in an AI-native way
- Represent engineering with senior stakeholders and translate between technical design and business needs
- Make technical debt visible, clarify trade-offs, and keep delivery pace predictable
- Contribute to engineering standards and improve the wider engineering function
Requirements
- Production-grade software development experience, most likely in Python, C# .NET, or both (or similar)
- Engineering depth and strong systems thinking
- Knowledge of AI tooling fundamentals and how AI tooling works under the hood
- Fluency in AI-native engineering, including building natively in platforms and using AI-enabled tools
- Experience taking experiments through to production-grade operationalised solutions
- End-to-end delivery ownership in a team-based model
- Ability to surface problems early, present options, and keep stakeholders informed
- Ability to work directly and credibly with senior non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to translate technical constraints into business language without losing precision
- Experience using GenAI tools such as Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT is desirable
- Willingness to work in a matrix structure
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in production-grade software development, particularly in Python and C# .NET, while effectively mentoring engineers and managing technical direction. Proficient in AI-native engineering and capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Production-Grade Software Development
- Python
- C# .NET
- AI-Native Engineering
- GenAI Tools
Hard Skills
- Software Development
- Systems Thinking
- AI Tooling Fundamentals
- End-to-End Delivery Ownership
- Technical Problem Solving
Soft Skills
- Mentoring
- Stakeholder Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
Industry Keywords
- Technical Direction
- Integration
- Delivery Quality
- Matrix Structure
Tools & Technologies
- GenAI Tools
- API Connections
- MCP Builds
- AI-Enabled Tools
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As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
