Technical Lead

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced AI Technical Lead with 10+ years of software engineering experience and strong expertise in Python, and AI-powered application development, Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI solutions. Experience with React-based front-end development and AWS cloud technologies would be advantageous.  

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, architecting scalable solutions, and delivering modern AI-enabled applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and cloud-native technologies. 

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, mentor developers and AI engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation through the adoption of AI and modern engineering practices. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance applications using React, Python, and AWS. 

1. Architect and deliver AI-powered solutions leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agent-based workflows where appropriate. 

1. Mentor and guide developers and AI engineers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices. 

1. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into innovative technical solutions. 

1. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability. 

1. Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and modern software engineering practices. 

1. Integrate AI services, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and external APIs into business applications. 

1. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues. 

1. Stay current with emerging AI technologies, software engineering trends, and cloud-native best practices. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

1. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with experience in a Technical Lead or Lead Developer role. 

1. Expert-level Python development 

1. Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices. 

1. Experience with AWS cloud services, application architecture, and modern DevOps practices. 

1. Understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), design patterns, and software engineering best practices. 

1. Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. 

Technical Skills 

AI & Machine Learning 

• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). 

• Experience developing AI-powered applications and intelligent automation solutions 

• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent systems 

• Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies 

• Understanding of prompt engineering, prompt optimisation, and AI evaluation techniques 

• Experience integrating AI services into enterprise applications. 

Programming & Engineering 

• Python 

• ReactJS 

• REST APIs 

• Git 

• CI/CD 

• Distributed systems design 

Cloud & Platform 

• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, SageMaker or similar services) 

• Containerization using Docker 

• Kubernetes (desirable) 

Desirable Skills 

1. Experience with ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and modern front-end development frameworks 

1. Experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent cloud technologies. 

1. Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies 

1. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. 

1. Hands-on experience with AWS AI services such as Bedrock, SageMaker, or related AI platforms. 

1. Experience with vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, and AI evaluation frameworks. 

1. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures. 

1. Experience mentoring teams and driving technical strategy across multiple projects. 

1. Familiarity with digital assets, financial technology (FinTech), trading platforms, tokenization, blockchain ecosystems, or related financial services domains is desirable 

Additional Information

Why Version 1?  

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.  

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits  

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme  

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance  

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme  

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies  

• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat  

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.  

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.  

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.     

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.  

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.  

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.  

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