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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of AI Technology - **Company:** AAB - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Azure Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Multi-Agent Systems, Model Validation, Reliability of Systems, AI Platforms - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ed81e83dbd649658 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software deployment?, * Significant experience designing, building, and deploying AI solutions into production environments. * Proven track record of delivering AI-led automation beyond proof-of-concept stage. * Experience designing and deploying agentic systems within live operational workflows. * Strong understanding of modern AI architectures, tooling, and deployment practices. * Experience working with Azure AI services and/or open-weight model ecosystems. * Strong understanding of AI evaluation, governance, operational risk, and model performance. * Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex AI initiatives from architecture through deployment. Personal Attributes * Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. * Hands-on and technically credible, with a willingness to remain close to architecture, build, and delivery. * Comfortable operating with autonomy and limited structure. * Motivated by solving complex real-world problems using AI. ## Description The Head of AI will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI capabilities across AAB. This is a hands-on technology leadership role responsible for building and operating the Group's AI platform, embedding AI-driven automation into core business processes, and ensuring AI solutions are delivered securely and effectively at scale. This is not a role focused on experimentation or proof-of-concepts. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of deploying production-grade AI solutions and agentic systems that deliver tangible business outcomes. AI Platform & Architecture * Build and operate AAB's AI platform and supporting architecture. * Design and deploy scalable AI solutions leveraging modern AI technologies, including multi-model environments, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and agentic frameworks. * Define technical standards, deployment approaches, and governance frameworks for AI across the Group. * Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to support future platform development. Agentic Systems & Automation * Design and deploy agentic systems into live business workflows. * Drive the automation of complex, judgement-heavy business processes. * Lead the delivery of AI solutions from concept through to production deployment. * Ensure AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and capable of operating effectively within live environments. Governance, Risk & Evaluation * Establish frameworks for AI evaluation, monitoring, and secure release management. * Design for AI failure modes, operational risk, and system resilience. * Ensure AI solutions are deployed responsibly and aligned with organisational risk requirements. * Develop appropriate controls, testing approaches, and governance processes to support production deployment at scale. ## Related Videos - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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