Senior AI Consultant: Lead Production-Grade AI

Softwire; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - GBP 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior AI Consultant to help clients leverage AI capabilities into practical software solutions. The role involves technical leadership, working closely with teams to implement AI tooling for enhanced productivity, and effective client consultations to optimize AI integration. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, expertise in AI applications, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Pension contribution of 5%

25 days annual leave

Health insurance options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building and shipping production software across various stages.
• Ability to lead technical direction and establish standards in projects.
• Practical experience in applying AI effectively across development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI-enabled software with multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise clients on where AI can add value in their projects.
• Coach and upskill client engineers on safe AI adoption.

Skills

Technical leadership

AI tooling implementation

Software engineering

Client management

Production software shipping

Tools

CI/CD

Observability tools

Automated testing frameworks

AI tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code)

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior AI Consultant to help clients leverage AI capabilities into practical software solutions. The role involves technical leadership, working closely with teams to implement AI tooling for enhanced productivity, and effective client consultations to optimize AI integration. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, expertise in AI applications, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.