Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer in Worcester

Worcester

Full-Time

72000 - 108000 £ / year (est.)

Home office (partial)

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead the development of innovative AI solutions and automate workflows using cutting-edge technologies.

Company: Dynamic alternative credit hedge fund with a focus on AI innovation.

Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, daily catered lunches, and hybrid work flexibility.

Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping AI strategy in a fast-paced investment environment.

Qualifications: 8-12 years of experience in Python, SQL, and AI integration.

Other info: Join a high-calibre team that values technical excellence and creativity.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 108000 £ per year.

An Alternative Credit Hedge Fund is seeking a hands-on tech leader to join their AI Team and drive the technical development of AI solutions alongside our Head of AI. You would be driving development, building production solutions and engaging with business stakeholders.

If you love solving real business problems with pragmatic technology choices and building fast end-to-end AI solutions that transform how teams work, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Technical Delivery (80%)

Build end-to-end automation workflows using Python, SQL, Streamlit, and FastAPI

Design and implement LLM-powered applications with foundation model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini)

Develop complex prompt engineering and agentic workflows

Build and optimise RAG pipelines using vector databases and embedding models

Implement MLOps best practices across AWS and Azure cloud platforms

Leverage agent frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI) to orchestrate complex AI workflows

Develop model fine-tuning, evaluation frameworks, and observability tools

Business & Leadership (20%)

Partner with teams to scale AI capabilities and establish best practices

Translate business problems into technical solutions with measurable ROI

Lead hands-on training and workshops to drive AI adoption

Build business cases that prioritise initiatives based on commercial impact

What they're Looking For

Essential

8-12 years of production experience with advanced Python and SQL

Hands-on experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and RAG architecture

Proven use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate development

Evidence of applying technology beyond your day job – side projects, open source contributions, or building tools that solve real problems

Someone who naturally gravitates toward using technology to make things better

Nice to Have

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience in financial services, particularly credit markets or investment management

Classical ML/AI capabilities (gradient boosting, time series forecasting, anomaly detection)

What They Offer

Competitive Package - Base salary, discretionary bonus, generous pension, comprehensive benefits, and daily catered lunches

True Flexibility - Hybrid working with four weeks "work from anywhere" annually

Direct Impact - Shape AI strategy at a growing investment firm where your solutions drive real business decisions

Innovation Freedom - Autonomy to experiment with emerging AI tools, with budget and support to explore what's next

High-Calibre Team - Work alongside driven professionals who value both technical excellence and commercial pragmatism

Ready to roll up your sleeves and build AI solutions that matter? Apply now.

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Join a forward-thinking Alternative Credit Hedge Fund in London, where you will be at the forefront of AI innovation. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a culture that promotes flexibility and autonomy, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact in the financial sector. Collaborate with a high-calibre team and enjoy the freedom to explore cutting-edge AI technologies while driving meaningful business solutions.

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