AI Developer Tooling Lead
At a Glance
- Belfast, Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
- Sits within the DevOps team
- Salary: DOE
- Own how AI developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro, Claude Code and more) are adopted enterprise-wide
- Blend of technical ownership, cost management and stakeholder engagement
About the Company
Our client is a large, global organisation investing in a new generation of technology capability, reshaping how software is designed, built, tested and delivered as it scales secure, responsible AI use across the enterprise.
Role Overview
The AI Developer Tooling Lead will own how the organisation introduces, manages and improves AI tools for developers - making sure the right people have access to the right tools, usage is secure and cost-effective, and teams understand how to use them well. Sitting within DevOps, this role goes beyond a single project: it's a chance to help build the platforms, practices and specialist capability that turn AI tooling into measurable business value at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and improve the AI developer tooling approach across GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro and other tools
- Configure and manage tools so they're secure, compliant and aligned to enterprise standards
- Support a tiered tooling model based on role, need, value and risk
- Manage licensing, seat allocation, usage visibility and cost controls
- Build reporting that shows adoption, usage, value, cost and productivity impact
- Partner with Security, Risk, Compliance and Finance to ensure responsible, well-governed use
- Create clear guidance that helps teams use AI developer tools safely and effectively
What You'll Need
Essential
- 5+ years' industry experience in software engineering or application development
- Experience with AI-driven engineering tools and techniques (Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Compound Engineering)
- Experience designing developer productivity metrics or platform observability in a large organisation (500+ engineers)
- Stakeholder management across engineering, finance and procurement
- Experience with usage-based billing, FinOps principles or cloud cost management
- Right to work in Northern Ireland (no sponsorship available)
Desirable
- GitHub Enterprise administration (org policies, SAML/SCIM, Actions)
- AWS account management, IAM, cost allocation tagging
- Developer survey design (DX, SPACE framework)
- Familiarity with MCP architecture
- Microsoft 365 Copilot tenant administration
- Background in DevOps, platform engineering or developer experience teams
Benefits & Package
Competitive salary DOE plus bonus, hybrid working (2 days per week in Belfast), and ownership of a brand-new AI Centre of Excellence capability.
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AI Tooling Lead employer: Ocho People
As a leading IT Managed Services provider in Northern Ireland, our company offers an exciting opportunity for an IT Field Service Engineer to thrive in a dynamic field-based role. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values flexibility, teamwork, and professional growth, ensuring our employees are equipped with the skills and resources they need to succeed. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and the chance to work across diverse client sites, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
