Remote Head of AI Development - Python, Azure, AI Powered Platform

• Own the SDLC end-to-end - define, implement, and continually refine agile processes for planning, branching, testing, deployment, and code review.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple product lines, guiding developers and data engineers through architectural decisions and code quality standards.
• Shape the platform architecture, ensuring scalable, secure, cloud-native design across AI, data, and API layers.
• Mentor and develop the engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Drive code quality and velocity, implementing modern DevOps and test automation practices (GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Bicep IaC).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, AI, and Client Delivery teams to turn ideas into robust production features.
• Champion best practices in secure coding, model governance, and responsible AI deployment.
• Represent the engineering function in client and partner discussions - including Microsoft partner engagements and technical audits.

• Proven experience leading software teams or acting as principal engineer / lead developer in a high-growth product or consultancy setting.
• Deep technical experience with Azure s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, AKS).
• Expertise in Python and C#, with strong architectural understanding of microservices and scalable APIs.
• Hands-on familiarity with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to design, review, and enforce coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC design, QA automation, branching strategy, and release management.
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical issues for both engineering and business stakeholders.
• A strategic, curious, and pragmatic mindset - comfortable moving between high-level architecture and hands-on problem solving.

• Accelerate innovation by rapidly developing and deploying custom AI-driven solutions.
• Boost productivity through reusable automation templates that simplify repetitive tasks and decision-making.
• Stay secure and compliant with enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure and governance.
• Empower teams to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively - without needing deep technical AI expertise.

Why you ll love it here:

• Impact from Day One: Work on a platform that s already helping enterprises harness AI for speed, precision, and scale.
• Zero Bureaucracy: No red tape. No endless meetings. Just smart people building meaningful solutions.
• Elite Pedigree: Our leadership has spent decades shaping the biggest tech shifts, from the Internet and Cloud to now, AI. All Ex-New Signature leadership - top tier Microsoft partner
• Remote-first & Flexible: Work anywhere in the UK with autonomy, trust, and purpose.
• Competitive Package: Market Competitive Salary + 20% bonus + Equity + flexible remote work + a culture that values speed, quality, and innovation.
• A tech stack You ll Love Working With: Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, AKS, Python, VS Code (Copilot), Docker, Kubernetes.

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