Lead AI Consultant

Lead AI Consultant Overview

Softwire is seeking a Lead AI Consultant to assist clients in transforming the latest advancements in AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), into practical, valuable, and maintainable software solutions. This position is based in London or Cambridge and offers a competitive salary along with profit-sharing opportunities.

About Softwire

Softwire is a prominent UK technology and strategy consultancy dedicated to helping organizations, from enterprises to government entities, achieve their strategic goals. Our focus spans AI transformation, data platforms, systems engineering, and customer experience design. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture, which has earned us recognition as the top company to work for in the UK.

The Role

As a Lead AI Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding teams through the process of integrating AI into their workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver AI-enabled software solutions.
• Helping clients discern where AI can provide value and where it may not be applicable.
• Advising on and developing AI features such as intelligent search, document comprehension, and decision support tools.
• Implementing strong engineering practices to ensure sustainable success.
• Coaching client engineers on the safe adoption of AI tools and techniques.
• Contributing to the internal capability building at Softwire through the development of reusable approaches and learning initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Significant experience as a senior software engineer or tech lead with a proven ability to deliver production software.
• Technical leadership skills, capable of guiding project direction and making informed decisions.
• Practical experience in applying AI within development teams.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including automated testing and operational readiness.
• Confidence in managing AI-related risks and uncertainties.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge business and technical needs.

Benefits

Softwire offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary ranging from £67,700 to £88,700.
• An average profit share of £8,500 to £15,250.
• A 5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days of annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• 3.5 additional days off for company morale activities.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Time off for charitable activities and sabbaticals upon request.
• Access to travel card loans and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Zero emission car scheme and payroll charity donations.
• Free annual eye tests and long service awards.

At Softwire, you will join a team of talented individuals working on innovative projects in a supportive and informal environment, free from unnecessary bureaucracy.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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