AI Augmented Software Engineer

The Skills Network; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology firm is seeking an AI Augmented Software Engineer to drive an AI-first software development approach. Responsibilities include full software development lifecycle, utilizing AI coding tools like Claude Code, and collaborating across domains such as product, design, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables through automated checks and documentation. This is a permanent remote role with a salary of £40,000.

Qualifications

• Experience using AI coding tools like Claude Code.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes.
• Ability to communicate project progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Communicate progress on projects and blockers.
• Use AI tools to design and improve features.
• Work with various teams to solve problems quickly.
• Translate business goals into precise prompts.

Skills

Proactive communication

AI coding tools

Software development lifecycle

System documentation

Unit testing

Tools

Claude Code

DevOps tools

Job description

AI Augmented Software Engineer

Location : Remote

Department : Web and Systems

Salary : £40,000

Hours : 37.5

Contract Type : Permanent

Purpose of the role

The AI Augmented Software Engineer role will enable a new way of building software as the team moves to an AI-first approach, using tools such as Claude Code to design, build, and shape features that accelerate the achievement of business objectives.

The role will be responsible for the full software development life cycle for specific projects from discovery, coding, testing, deployment, DevOps, observability, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate progress on projects, blockers, and project timelines to Head of Engineering and Product & Delivery Lead
• Use cutting-edge AI coding tools, particularly Claude Code, to design, implement, and improve features on our EQUAL platform
• Work across domains (product, design, data, DevOps, cyber security) to understand problems and ship valuable solutions quickly
• Translate business goals into precise prompts, specifications, and tasks for AI tools, then refine and review the generated output

Ensure high quality deliverables through appropriate unit testing, automated checks, and documentation of systems and de...