AI Developer Tooling Lead

Aflac
Belfast, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements) DevOps Programming Tools Identity and Access Management Software Tools Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Software Engineering GitHub Copilot Office365 Information Technology
+2 more
Github Enterprise Data Analytics

Job description

business value at enterprise scale. The Team You will be part of Aflac’s DevOps team. The team improves how engineers build, secure, release and run software across the organisation. The team focuses on reducing friction for engineers through practical tooling, automation, guidance and standards. AI-assisted development is now part of that work, and this role will help make adoption clear, responsible and measurable. What you’ll be doing Own and improve Aflac’s AI developer tooling approach across GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro and other developer AI tools. Configure and manage AI developer tools so they are secure, compliant, useful and aligned to enterprise standards. Support a tiered tooling model so access is based on role, need, value and risk. Manage licensing, seat allocation, usage visibility and cost controls. Partner with Finance and technology leaders on cost management and budget controls. Create reporting that shows adoption, usage, value, cost and productivity impact. Assess new

Requirements

AI developer tooling capabilities and explain what they could mean for Aflac. Work with Security, Risk and Compliance so tools are used responsibly and in line with Aflac policies. Create clear guidance and usage patterns that help teams use AI developer tools safely and effectively. Support the wider enterprise AI productivity tooling strategy from a technical perspective. What you should have Below is an overview of the skills and experience we are looking for, but remember, don’t rule yourself out if you don’t have everything on the list - it’s your intellect and your attitude we’re really after. Essential Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field, or previous commercial experience. 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering or application development. Experience with AI driven engineering tools and techniques e.g. Kiro (Amazon Q developer), GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Compound Engineering. Experience designing engineering analytics, developer productivity metrics, or platform observability within a large organization (500+ engineers). Stakeholder management across engineering, finance, and procurement functions. Experience with usage-based or consumption billing models, FinOps principles, or cloud cost management. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to different audiences. Good understanding of security, compliance, governance, and responsible technology adoption. Self-starter with strong ownership, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset Applicants must be permanently based in Northern Ireland and hold the relevant right to work status. We are unable to offer sponsorship Desirable GitHub Enterprise administration (org policies, SAML/SCIM, Actions) AWS account management, IAM, cost allocation tagging Developer survey design (DX, SPACE framework) Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) architecture Microsoft 365 Copilot tenant administration Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or developer experience teams Please note this in NOT a remote position, we operate a hybrid model with 2 days in the office per week. Aflac NI is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to attracting diverse talent and supporting flexible working. Applications from candidates wishing to work four days per week are welcomed and will be considered in line with business and team requirements. So that’s us. Thanks for taking the time to read this far. We look forward to hearing from you if you fancy joining an innovative technology company that runs locally and is supported by a well-established, highly recognised Fortune 500 company in the US. Aflac is an equal opportunities employer

About the company

Aflac is investing in a new generation of technology capability that will transform customer and employee experiences, scale the secure and responsible use of AI across the enterprise, and reshape how software is designed, built, tested and delivered. These roles will work across strategic product transformation, cloud and data platforms, enterprise AI services, context and knowledge engineering, quality, experience design and AI-enabled developer tooling. The Role We are looking for an AI Developer Tooling Lead to own how Aflac introduces, manages and improves AI tools for developers, including GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro, Claude Code and future tools. You will make sure the right people have access to the right tools, that usage is secure and cost-effective, and that teams understand how to use the tools well. This is more than an opportunity to join an individual project: it is a chance to help build the platforms, practices and specialist capabilities that will turn AI into measurable

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