Software Architect / Tech Lead (AI & Product Innovation) | Contract | London
6-12+ Month Contract with strong chance of conversion to perm
We're partnering with an innovative software and product organisation seeking multiple senior-level Software Architects / Tech Leads to help shape the next generation of AI-powered products and platforms.
This is not a traditional governance-focused architecture role. We're looking for hands-on technical leaders who can define technical direction, drive engineering excellence, and work alongside development teams to deliver scalable AI-enabled solutions.
You'll play a key role in architecting and building new products, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving AI innovation throughout the product development lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
- Defining architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across multiple products and platforms
- Leading the design and development of scalable cloud-native applications and AI-driven solutions
- Remaining hands-on with software development, code reviews, technical problem solving, and prototyping
- Driving adoption of modern AI technologies including LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, and agent-based systems
- Partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineering teams, and senior stakeholders
- Conducting technology evaluations, build-vs-buy assessments, and architectural reviews
- Mentoring engineering teams and promoting engineering best practices across security, scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Supporting strategic technical decision-making and helping shape the future technology roadmap
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of software engineering and architecture experience
- Proven experience leading the delivery of enterprise-scale software products and cloud platforms
- Strong background in modern software architecture and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience building and operating production-grade AI applications
- Expertise across several of the following technologies:
- Python
- Microservices
- Node.js
- React
- Kafka
- Databricks
- Snowflake
- NoSQL platforms
- Strong cloud experience across AWS and/or Azure
- Experience with AI technologies such as:
- LLMs
- RAG
- Vector Databases
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, and influencing engineering teams in Agile environments
Ideal Background
- Software Architect
- Principal Engineer
- Technical Lead
- Lead Software Architect
- AI Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Engineering Lead
Why Join?
- High-profile role with significant influence on technical strategy
- Opportunity to shape AI-powered products from concept through delivery
- Collaborative, innovation-led environment
- Immediate impact with strong long-term potential
- Opportunity to work alongside senior architecture, product, and engineering leadership
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Software Architect / Tech Lead - AI & Product Innovation employer: Stanton House
Stanton House is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development alongside competitive benefits, including equity options. The collaborative culture within the Customer Success team ensures that every Data Scientist can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
