Head of AI & Technology

Reed.co.uk; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI recruitment is seeking a Lead AI & Tech Architect to build a cutting-edge platform. This role involves technical leadership, strategic planning, and AI innovation while offering benefits like hybrid working and 25 days annual leave. Join a dynamic team and influence business decisions at the highest level.

Benefits

Hybrid working as standard

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible holiday scheme

Paid time off to move home

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave benefits

Insurance benefits including life assurance

Discount schemes including gyms and popular retailers

Range of wellbeing and mental health support

Central London office in a fantastic location

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LLMs, NLP, and AI-driven recommendations.
• Experience in AI product scalability and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on knowledge of data engineering and AI ethics awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence on code quality and scalability.
• Lead the transition from external teams to a hybrid development function.
• Define a long-term technology strategy aligned with business goals.

Skills

AI/ML Expertise

Technical Leadership

Backend Skills

AI Model Deployment

Strategic Mindset

Security & Compliance Knowledge

Big Data Processing

ETL Pipelines

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools

Python

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Spark

Kafka

Airflow

Job description

Our purpose is simple: improving lives through work. Here at Reed.co.uk, we do this by connecting people to a world of career opportunities online.

We are the UK's leading destination for careers, and we match millions of people to new career opportunities every day. We have big plans for the future and are on the lookout for people to join our team

Pay Range

Up to £125,000 per annum

Job Description

Build the Future of AI Recruitment with us!

Do you have a passion for AI, technical leadership, and building scalable, high-impact products? We're looking for a Lead AI & Tech Architect to ensure the success of our cutting-edge AI recruitment platform.

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile AI-powered recruitment solution, ensuring its scalability, security, and long-term innovation. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical future of the product, managing key stakeholders, and driving excellence in AI-powered hiring technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence - auditing code quality, security, and scalability.
• Oversee AI architecture & infrastructure, ensuring high performance and compliance.
• Lead the transition from external teams to a hybrid development function.
• Ensure GDPR and security compliance while optimizing system reliability.
• Drive AI innovation, leveraging the latest advancements in machine learning & NLP.
• Define a long-term technology strategy, aligning AI capabilities with business goals.
• Risk Assessment & Technical Debt Analysis to identify any areas needing attention.
• Support & Maintenance management

Skills and Experience

• AI/ML Expertise: Strong understanding of LLMs, NLP, and AI-driven recommendations.
• Technical Leadership: Experience in AI product scalability, DevOps, and cloud architecture.
• Backend & Data Skills: Proficiency in Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, API security.
• AI Model Deployment: MLOps, scaling, data engineering, and AI ethics awareness.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to align technology with business objectives and cost efficiency.
• Security & Compliance Knowledge: GDPR, API authentication, and observability best practices.
• Big data processing: Understanding data lakes, warehouses, and tools like Spark, Kafka, and Airflow.
• ETL Pipelines: Ability to evaluate data ingestion, transformation, and cleaning processes.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands-on knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

What's in It for You?

• Lead the AI vision for a next-generation recruitment product.
• Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
• Influence business decisions at the highest level.
• Join a dynamic, innovative, and growth-focused environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working as standard
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Paid time off to move home
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Insurance benefits including life assurance
• Love Mondays events
• Discount schemes including gyms and popular retailers
• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
• Central London office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep

These are just some great benefits we offer everyone working at Reed!

We're always on the lookout for people who want to make a difference and are passionate about helping others progress their careers. It's time to Love Mondays!