Junior Developer - AI

GK Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI-first company in Chester is seeking a skilled developer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on building AI-powered solutions for the travel industry, emphasizing software quality and backend development. You will contribute to evolving their capabilities, bringing both technical expertise and a passion for AI to the forefront of business impact. Join a dynamic environment that values growth and collaboration, with the opportunity to shape future technologies in a fast-evolving field.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in backend/server-side development.
• Strong in Python or C++ (or another OO language).
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Fix bugs and improve code quality across complex customer systems.
• Build and evolve an AI-powered Support Agent.
• Contribute to backend development in a collaborative Agile team.

Skills

Python

C++

APIs

Agile

Education

Science, Maths, or Physics background

Job description

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Are you a bright, driven developer with a passion for AI?

Want to help shape the future of travel technology with cutting-edge agentic AI solutions?

Here's the chance to join this fast-evolving team and play a key role in transforming how global travel businesses operate.

About The Copany

They’re an AI-first company at the forefront of innovation in the travel industry.

From bug-fixing complex customer systems to improving large-scale codebases, their focus is always on automation, intelligence, and continuous improvement.

They’re now building an AI Support Agent to revolutionise their support capabilities—and we want you to help lead that journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

Fix bugs and improve code quality across complex customer systems.

Build and evolve an AI-powered Support Agent to streamline day-to-day tasks.

Contribute to backend development in a collaborative Agile team.

Help shape the future of our AI tools with practical, real-world input.

Work closely with customers (indirectly) to ensure high-quality, reliable outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For

Smart, driven, and AI-obsessed – this is our #1 priority.

Passionate about software quality, user experience, and doing things right.

At least 2 years' experience in backend/server-side development.

Strong in Python or C++ (or another OO language).

Good understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP) and best practices in software design.

Experience working in Agile teams.

Science, Maths, or Physics background preferred (not essential).

Bonus: Experience with MCP servers or knowledge of the travel industry.

We can offer Hybrid Working

We're based in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment. You'll be expected to work from the office 2–3 days per week to stay close to the team and the evolving tech.

Why You Should Join Them?

Work with a passionate team at the cutting edge of AI and automation.

Help shape products that impact real businesses and customers globally.

Get in early on a team that’s going places—fast.

Learn, grow, and make a tangible impact from day one.

Ready to build the future of AI in travel? Apply now and let’s make it happen.