GenAI Technical Lead

Admiral Group Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Group GenAI team. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience in backend development, and a passion for GenAI technologies. The role involves mentorship, development of modern applications, and contributing to ongoing technology research. This position offers a people-first culture with substantial holiday benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Up to £3,600 of free shares each year

Option to buy or sell additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in developing backend services using Python, Node.js, Flask, or Django.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and CI/CD processes.
• A passion for GenAI and eagerness to mentor junior members.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior members and help them level up.
• Develop modern responsive multi-device applications.
• Contribute to technology research for new GenAI models.

Skills

Python

JavaScript libraries and frameworks (Next.js and React preferred)

Backend development (Node.js, Python)

API knowledge

GenAI technologies

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to work within the Group GenAI team. We are looking for a talented Full Stack Software Engineer, ideally strong in Python, with good knowledge of AWS, Google, Microsoft AI technology stacks. We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills and ideas will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact Admiral’s GenAI undertakings.

Our team operates at group level to push the delivery of GenAI use cases as well as support teams with the business and IT to grow their GenAI estate.

We truly value inclusivity, openness, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help junior members level up
• Keep up to date with GenAI technologies
• Develop backend services, usingPython, node, flaskor Django
• Develop modern responsive multi device applications, usingmodern dev languages and technologies.
• Build and design Infrastructures, creating services for POCs or pre-production
• Support and consult with technical teams within Admiral operating companies and their departments
• Adhere to Admiral security standards and responsible AI principles.
• Share knowledge bypair programming,show and tellsessions.
• Contribute actively to technology research by creating material or experiments to test disruptive technologies, new GenAI models, tuning or agentic techniques.
• Work in concert with team Business Analysts to ensure measurable and fulfil team OKRs
• Report to GenAI Principal – for technical, tactical and strategic directions as well as regulatory concerns and guardrails
• Act as a soundboard for innovative designs with Principal fostering a highly collaborative ecosystem

Required Skills

• Development using Python, JavaScript libraries and frameworks (Next.js and React preferred)
• Development of serverless o backend applications (Node.js , Python etc )
• API/MCP knowledge and related security principles
• Understanding of RAG processes and technologies (Vector, Graph, DocDB)
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and CI/CD.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GenAI technologies
• Passion for GenAI

Desirable Skills

• Networking, IP protocols (HTTP, WS)
• Encryption, RSA/SHA
• Security, authentication and membership protocols
• UX/UI frameworks , Audio/Video
• Social/messaging networks technologies

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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