At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of AI agents for fraud detection and enhance software delivery.
- Company: Join a top financial services firm driving innovation in AI and automation.
- Benefits: Flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in financial crime prevention while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong full-stack engineering skills and experience with AI tools and large language models.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Inside IR35 3-days per week in Sheffield, 2-days remote
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead - AI to join a leading financial services client, helping drive the evolution of modern software engineering through applied AI and intelligent automation. This role sits within a fraud protection environment, focused on building AI agents to detect financial crime events and improve software delivery efficiency across engineering teams. The successful candidate will combine strong full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience deploying and integrating large language models and agentic AI workflows into production environments.
Key responsibilities:
- Designing and building AI agents for fraud detection and production engineering services
- Embedding AI capabilities across the software development life cycle, from code creation through to delivery
- Improving engineering efficiency through AI-driven code validation, reviews, and automation
- Acting as a technical lead, mentoring and upskilling engineering teams while remaining hands-on
- Building scalable, production-grade software and AI-enabled platforms
Requirements:
- Strong full-stack engineering background with Java, Spring Boot, and React
- Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI tooling
Technical Lead - AI employer: Talent Smart Limited
Join a forward-thinking financial services leader in Sheffield, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Technical Lead - AI, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities to mentor teams while working on cutting-edge AI projects. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in fraud protection through advanced technology.
