Senior AI Software Engineer

Role Purpose:

Location- Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Level - Team Leader/Professional

Department - Product R&D

Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days a week in the head office)

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

As a Senior Software AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering complex, high-impact features within an AI-native engineering environment.

You will help shape how AI supports software development and contribute to technical direction across the team. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role supports the growth of engineering capability while maintaining a strong focus on quality and collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven development at Ideagen, contributing to innovative solutions that support global organisations.

Responsibilities:

Deliver complex software features end-to-end, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with product objectives

Guide and oversee the use of AI agents for code generation, testing, and optimisation across multi-step workflows

Set and uphold high standards for engineering quality, including testing practices, code reviews, and delivery criteria

Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and AI engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet user and business needs

Support and mentor other engineers, contributing to a collaborative and continuously improving team environment

Review and refine technical specifications to ensure clarity and effective implementation

Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and remove barriers to delivery

Contribute to wider technical discussions, helping to shape engineering practices beyond your immediate team

Skills and Experience:

Experience delivering complex features within enterprise-level or scalable software environments

Strong understanding of AI-enabled development, including orchestration of automated workflows and testing approaches

You’re able to create clear, structured technical specifications that support efficient delivery

Solid grounding in modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, cloud platforms, version control, and databases

Proficiency in at least one core programming language, with confidence reviewing code across multiple languages

Comfortable working collaboratively and influencing technical decisions across teams

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences

A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and shared success

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at recruitment@ideagen.com. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!

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