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# Lead Software Engineer - AI Solutions

- **Company:** Metrica Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, MongoDB, Software Deployment, Large Language Models, Software Application Programming, Generative AI, Backend, Build Management, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://metricarecruitment.com/jobs/lead-software-engineer-ai-solutions-london-37850/

## About the Role

Must-Have:

 + Strong full-stack software engineering experience.
 + Expertise across backend and frontend development.
 + Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and AI frameworks.
 + Experience building applications on cloud platforms.
 + Knowledge of vector databases such as PGVector or MongoDB.
 + Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
 + Experience leading technical projects and engineering teams.
Nice-to-Have:

 + Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
 + Experience scaling AI proof-of-concepts into production systems.
 + Exposure to solution architecture and technical strategy.
 + Interest in innovation, thought leadership, and emerging technologies.

## Description

Take ownership of high-impact AI projects and shape the future of intelligent applications in a global consultancy.
The Company
Join a global digital and technology consultancy delivering large-scale transformation programmes across public and private sector organisations. Based in Central London with flexible hybrid working, the business combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact. Engineers are trusted to influence technical direction, engage directly with clients, and take ownership of high-profile projects that deliver measurable outcomes.
The Role
You'll take ownership of delivering cutting-edge AI solutions, combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams to design and build scalable, secure applications that solve complex challenges using modern cloud platforms, AI frameworks, and full-stack technologies. This role offers the autonomy to shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence how AI is adopted and scaled in production environments.
Key responsibilities include:

 + Lead engineering teams delivering AI-powered solutions.
 + Design and build scalable full-stack applications.
 + Develop RAG pipelines, AI agents, and LLM-powered platforms.
 + Define technical architecture and engineering best practices.
 + Drive delivery from proof-of-concept to production deployment.
 + Mentor engineers and support capability development.
 + Engage directly with clients to shape technical solutions.
Benefits and Perks
This organisation values autonomy, ownership, and professional growth, offering experienced engineers the opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape technical delivery. As well as a starting salary of £75-90k + bonus, you will also get the following benefits:

 + Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
 + High levels of project ownership and decision-making authority.
 + Opportunities to lead and mentor talented engineering teams.
 + Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and frameworks.
 + Work on high-profile projects with global impact.
 + Collaborative and inclusive team culture.


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