AI-Enabled Digital Product Engineer for Education

BIMM University; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BIMM University is seeking a Digital Product & AI Engineer to design, build and improve digital products and AI-enabled solutions across campuses. You will blend software engineering, product thinking and user-centred design to turn ideas into practical, scalable tools that add real value for students and staff.

You will collaborate with Digital, AI & Platform Services teams to deliver user-facing applications, integrations and workflows, while shaping responsible, secure and accessible AI

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building and supporting digital products, web applications or software solutions within a professional environment.
• Experience working with APIs, integrations, authentication and data flows across multiple systems.
• Practical experience developing, integrating or prototyping AI-enabled solutions, automations or intelligent workflows.
• An understanding of software development lifecycles, including discovery, testing, deployment, support and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of secure software development, accessibility, data protection and user-focused design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user needs into effective technical solutions.
• Experience using product insights, service data and user feedback to inform development decisions and improve outcomes.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences and build positive working relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and enhance digital products, web applications and workflow solutions that improve the experience of students and colleagues across the University.
• Work with stakeholders to understand challenges, define requirements and develop practical, user-centred solutions.
• Develop and maintain integrations, APIs and automated processes that connect systems and streamline services.
• Design, develop and support AI-enabled applications and workflows, helping move successful ideas from prototype into production.
• Collaborate with academic, digital and technology teams to identify opportunities where digital products and AI can enhance learning, teaching and operational processes.
• Use a range of development approaches and technologies to deliver solutions efficiently, selecting the most appropriate tool for each challenge.
• Build security, accessibility, privacy and resilience into solutions from the outset, ensuring they meet organisational standards and best practice.
• Monitor product performance, usage and feedback, using insights to drive continuous improvement and future development.
• Contribute to software engineering best practice, including testing, documentation, release management and ongoing support.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities, helping identify opportunities that can deliver meaningful benefits for students, colleagues and the wider University.

Skills

Digital product development

APIs & integrations

AI-enabled solutions

SDLC knowledge

Security & accessibility

Communication skills

Job description

BIMM University is seeking a Digital Product & AI Engineer to design, build and improve digital products and AI-enabled solutions across campuses. You will blend software engineering, product thinking and user-centred design to turn ideas into practical, scalable tools that add real value for students and staff.

You will collaborate with Digital, AI & Platform Services teams to deliver user-facing applications, integrations and workflows, while shaping responsible, secure and accessible AI