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# AI Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, OnyX for Mac, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Applications, ReactJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Automation Anywhere
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/ai-engineer-united-kingdom_4827937

## About the Role

* 3-5 years' commercial software engineering experience
 * Strong development experience with PHP
 * Front-end development experience using React
 * Solid SQL database design and development skills
 * Experience working with AWS cloud services
 * Exposure to AI technologies, AI workflows or automation solutions
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills
 * Ability to work effectively within a remote environment

Desirable skills and experience

 * Experience using Claude
 * Experience using Onyx
 * Computer Science degree or equivalent technical education

## Description

Your new company

A growing technology business focused on delivering AI-driven solutions, workflows and automation tools. The organisation offers a professional, friendly working environment and is investing heavily in AI innovation, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers to develop their careers alongside the business.

Your new role

As an AI Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and implementing AI-powered applications, workflow automation solutions and scalable software products. You will work across the full development life cycle, combining modern software engineering practices with emerging AI technologies to create impactful solutions for clients and internal stakeholders.

This role offers genuine long-term progression, with the opportunity to develop into an AI Delivery Manager position as the organisation continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

 * Develop and maintain AI-enabled software applications and automation solutions
 * Build and enhance web-based applications using PHP and React
 * Design and manage SQL database solutions
 * Integrate and utilise AI tools and platforms, including Claude and Onyx
 * Develop scalable cloud-based solutions within AWS environments
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI workflows and process automation
 * Contribute to the ongoing evolution of development standards, architecture and best practices
 * Support the delivery of innovative AI projects from concept through to deployment

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills and experience

 * 3-5 years' commercial software engineering experience
 * Strong development experience with PHP
 * Front-end development experience using React
 * Solid SQL database design and development skills
 * Experience working with AWS cloud services
 * Exposure to AI technologies, AI workflows or automation solutions
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills
 * Ability to work effectively within a remote environment

Desirable skills and experience

 * Experience using Claude
 * Experience using Onyx
 * Computer Science degree or equivalent technical education

What you'll get in return

 * Salary of £50,000
 * Fully remote working
 * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and automation solutions
 * Clear progression pathway towards an AI Delivery Manager position
 * Professional and supportive working environment
 * Significant career growth potential as the business expands

How to apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities.

#4827937 - Nigel