Technology Lead - AI & Engineering Transformation

Businessour
Chesterfield, UK
3 months ago
Apply on apply4u.co.uk
Prepare application

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Software as a Service Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements) Software Engineering GitHub Copilot Legacy Systems

Job description

Technology Lead - AI & Engineering TransformationLocation: Remote - with occasional Travel requirementsSalary: up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits About the BusinessOur client is a well-established software organisation with a strong track record of delivering enterprise technology solutions. They are currently investing heavily in product innovation, engineering capability, and AI-driven transformation as they continue to evolve their technology offering. As part of continued investment in their products and technology function, they are seeking a Technology Lead to drive AI adoption, support product modernisation, and lead a team of Developers and QA professionals. The RoleThis is a hands off leadership role managing a team of approximately 14 Developers and QA Engineers within an Agile, sprint-based environment. A key focus of the role is championing the use of AI across the software development lifecycle, helping teams improve productivity, quality, and delivery while supporting the ongoing modernisation of established software products. Working closely with Product and Operations teams, you will provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement, and help shape the future direction of engineering practices across the business. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of Developers and QA professionals.Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development and testing tools.Support the modernisation and evolution of legacy software products.Promote engineering best practices, quality standards, and Agile delivery.Work closely with stakeholders to align engineering output with business priorities.Encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.Support test automation and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

About YouProven experience leading software development teams.Strong software engineering background with previous hands-on development experience.Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.Understanding of QA processes and software testing practices.Experience working with legacy systems and software modernisation projects.Passion for AI and its application within software engineering.Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. DesirableExperience with AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or ChatGPT.Experience within software product, SaaS, financial services, or insurance technology environments.

Benefits & conditions

What’s on OfferCompetitive salary and annual bonus.Hybrid and flexible working.Comprehensive benefits package.Ongoing learning and development opportunities.The opportunity to lead AI adoption and influence engineering transformation within a growing software business.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on apply4u.co.uk
Prepare application

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

2:06 min

Elevating the QA engineering role for complex challenges

Ondřej Gróf Ondřej Gróf · World Congress 2026 Europe

2:11 min

Understanding GitHub Copilot and core developer benefits

lgonta lgonta +1 · World Congress 2024

1:53 min

Utilizing modern query languages as facades for legacy interfaces

Oliver Sturm · Coffee With Developers

2:58 min

Applying agile software methodologies to corporate operational challenges

Kyle Daigle · Coffee With Developers

1:34 min

Transitioning from traditional software development to artificial intelligence consulting

Patrick Schnell Patrick Schnell · Coffee With Developers

6:47 min

Navigating GitHub Copilot telemetry and usage dashboards

Liuba Gonta Liuba Gonta +1 · Europe 2026 Virtual

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all