Hybrid AI Backend Lead Engineer (Python/Cloud/LLMs)

Clarivate Analytics; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transformative intelligence seeks a Lead Software Engineer in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced AI-powered software, focusing on Python, cloud technologies, and microservices. Candidates should have over 6 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in AI-driven solution development. This hybrid position allows for work flexibility, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years developing backend systems in Python.
• 5+ years working in cross-functional, agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Build reliable, scalable AI-powered software solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Python backend engineering

Cloud environments (Azure/AWS)

AI-driven solution development

APIs and microservices

Cross-functional collaboration

LLMs or agentic AI applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

A global leader in transformative intelligence seeks a Lead Software Engineer in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced AI-powered software, focusing on Python, cloud technologies, and microservices. Candidates should have over 6 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in AI-driven solution development. This hybrid position allows for work flexibility, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days a week.