Lead AI Developer - Scotland

ICS.AI · United Kingdom · £70k – £80k · posted today ago

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About this role

Job Title: Lead AI Developer

Location: Scotland / Renfrewshire

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

ICS.AI is the fastest growing private Artificial Intelligence (AI) company in the UK, transforming how public sector (specifically local government and education sectors) organisations operate and deliver value to students and staff

As a Microsoft co-sell partner, we specialise in Conversational and Generative AI transformation solutions that enable institutions to safely and securely harness cutting-edge AI technologies. With a proven track record across multiple trusted public sectors, we develop innovative and leading edge solutions that address the most important challenges that face the higher and further education sectors. Our solution drive efficiency, enhance service delivery, and create exceptional value for our customers.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experiencedLead AI Developerto provide technical leadership and client-facing requirements capture across both product and implementation projects.

This role combines hands-on development with business process analysis, solution viability assessment, and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll act as the bridge between client requirements and technical delivery, engaging directly with stakeholders to capture and document business processes, translating them into viable technical designs, and ensuring successful implementation.

You will play a critical role in ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and impactful, working closely with architects, project managers, and the wider engineering team to deliver high-quality AI-first products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture and document business process requirements
Translate workflows into technical designs, backlog items, and deliverables
Assess the feasibility and viability of solutions against business needs, budgets, and technical constraints
Provide technical leadership across programmes and projects, coordinating outputs across delivery teams
Actively contribute to hands-on software development in .NET, C#, Azure, REACT, and related technologies
Implement AI features using LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, and related frameworks
Mentor and support developers, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied consistently
Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and technical prioritisation activities
Oversee code reviews, unit testing, and QA to maintain delivery quality
Support cloud-first delivery across Azure, Power Platform, and M365

Required Skills and Experience

6+ years of professional software development experience with C# and .NET
Demonstrated experience in both product development and client-facing delivery
Proven track record of capturing business requirements and translating into viable solutions
Strong background delivering Azure-based and Generative AI-enabled solutions
Experience mentoring or supporting developers within delivery teams
Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Professional certifications in Azure, .NET, or Project Management