AI Digital Technical Lead - 6 months FTC

Optegra UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Optegra UK Ltd is seeking an AI Digital Technical Lead for a 6-month contract to enhance ophthalmic care through innovative AI solutions. You will collaborate closely with operational and clinical teams while leading AI feature development. Join a supportive team committed to improving patient care and enjoy exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working and SMART working schemes

Fully funded training and development

Private Healthcare

Free laser eye treatment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital health or healthcare transformation.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in healthcare.
• Comfortable engaging with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI features to enhance ophthalmic care delivery.
• Act as a bridge between clinical stakeholders and AI development partners.
• Ensure features are user-centred and technically robust.

Skills

Digital health experience

AI applications in healthcare

Stakeholder engagement

Process detail orientation

Agile delivery experience

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Al Digital Technical Lead to join our amazing and supportive team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. This is a hybrid position whereby you'll be doing - 3 days WFH and 2 days in the office.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way. Here are some of our amazing benefits:

Benefits

We are rated as a 'great place to work' and here are some of our amazing benefits:

- Generous salary which is reviewed annually. Salary is competitive dependent on experience

- Generous matched pension contributions

- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

- Flexible working and SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance

- Funded training and development - because we believe in our people

- Celebrating your anniversaries - because we value loyalty and commitment

- Annual STAR awards

- Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)

- Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

- Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused AI Digital Technical Lead to join Optegra on a 6-month fixed-term basis to help design, build, and implement practical AI features that improve the way we deliver ophthalmic care.

This role will act as the critical bridge between operational teams, clinical stakeholders, and our external AI development partners. Ensuring that every feature is user-centred, technically robust, and ready for safe deployment.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in digital health, product management, or healthcare transformation.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in healthcare, ideally including workflow design and patient-facing technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and can translate between technical and operational languages.
• Structured thinker with a sharp eye for process detail, exception scenarios, and data requirements.
• Comfortable with creating or adapting artefacts like process maps, user stories, test cards, and SOPs.
• Experience working in an Agile or iterative delivery environment.
• Bonus: Familiarity with healthcare compliance (e.g. DCB0160, UKCA), ophthalmology, or patient communications.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You'll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door - and you'll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.