KTP AI Software Engineer – Academic–Industry Innovation

University of the West of Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development budget

Higher degree study

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Fitness facilities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

University of the West of Scotland, in partnership with JW Grant & Son Ltd, seeks a KTP Associate to design, develop, and deploy AI capabilities across sales, service, and supply chain processes. You will work with academic supervisors to deliver secure, scalable AI solutions and drive data-driven decision making.

You will apply full-stack AI engineering, including LLMs and agentic AI, integrating data from real-world systems while communicating value to staff through training and change

Qualifications

• Minimum M.Sc./M.Eng. in Computing Science, AI, Data Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in programming (e.g. Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript)
• Experience of using Large Language Models, open-source AI libraries and frameworks
• Experience in database systems and integration (e.g. MySQL, NoSQL)
• Experience in technical writing and preparation of reports and documentation

Responsibilities

• Data curation, database management and pipeline development for Large Language Models and Agentic AI systems
• Development of AI solutions integrated across multiple real-world systems and data sources
• Technical and non-technical report writing, presentations, whitepapers and case study development
• Software development, testing and deployment of AI models for monitoring and optimisation of various JW Grant Ltd operations
• Working within an agile team and vibrant environment to meet business requirements
• Manage the project lifecycle, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members
• Dissemination of project activity in academic journal and conferences
• Engage staff through change - training and demonstrable value of AI

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

LLMs

Database systems

Education

MSc/MEng in Computing Science or related

Experience in AI/Data Science

D. in Computing Science/AI (Desirable)

Tools

MySQL

NoSQL

Job description

University of the West of Scotland, in partnership with JW Grant & Son Ltd, seeks a KTP Associate to design, develop, and deploy AI capabilities across sales, service, and supply chain processes. You will work with academic supervisors to deliver secure, scalable AI solutions and drive data-driven decision making.

You will apply full-stack AI engineering, including LLMs and agentic AI, integrating data from real-world systems while communicating value to staff through training and change