Lead Agentic Software Engineer

Scott Logic Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Generous family leave policies

Access to employer pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Scott Logic Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate technical leader to guide a multidisciplinary team in solving complex software challenges. As an advocate for modern AI development tools, you'll build relationships with clients and support colleagues. Offering considerable autonomy and benefits, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and a commitment to fair wages, making a significant impact on both the team and the projects you lead.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing successful teams.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients.
• Enthusiasm for exploring AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team on software problems.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and make software delivery decisions.
• Contribute to shaping upcoming projects and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Technical leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Awareness of AI tooling

Problem-solving mindset

Adaptability and eagerness to learn

Job description

At Scott Logic,wehave a reputation for world-class software engineering.We are trusted by some of the world’s leading organisations to buildreliable,high-performance, business-critical solutions.

Thanks to Agentic and GenAI, clients want us to help them unlock the productivity benefits ofagenticAI development – how to best adopt the tools, ensuring they have the right foundationsand guardrailsin place and supporting the wider shift in day-to-day workflows.

You will typically be leading a small, tight-knit multidisciplinary team,working withourclients tosolvetough software problems,as well as havinga realimpact onhow theyevolvetheir development practices.

You’ll foster stakeholder relationships and advise on key technology and software delivery decisions. There's also plenty of opportunity to contribute more widely across Scott Logic, collaborating and sharing knowledge with colleagues as we collectively learn and adapt, and helping to shape upcoming projects.

This isa great opportunityto workat the frontier of AI-augmented software delivery,on challenging technical problems from a strong position of influence.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for passionate, proactive technologists. As a company, we are technology-agnostic and use the right language, tooling, and frameworks for the job. That means we’re open-minded when it comes to your existing skillset, but we value the following:

• Strong technical leadership experience, understanding what makes a team successful and how to support colleagues in their own career development.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work, allowing you to build trusted relationships with clients, coach colleagues and get the job done.
• Good awareness of the evolving state of AI tooling, and the enthusiasm to make the most of what's possible.
• A problem-solving mindset, able to pragmatically explore options and find effective solutions.
• Adaptability and embracing the chance to learn, experiment, and grow your experience.

What you’ll get in return is:

We offer an environment with real autonomy, alongside opportunities to broaden your knowledge, diversify your experience, and shape your career – building expertise in modern AI development tools to address business-critical work. Additionally, you will receive:

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising incrementally to 30 days after six years of service.
• Generous family leave policies.
• Access to an employer pension scheme and Group Life Assurance.
• A range of optional benefits, such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• A meaningful approach to evaluating your performance and providing feedback on your progress.

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices, you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments.

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.

The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Scott Logic receive a minimum hourly wage of £12 in the UK or £13.15 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £11.44 per hour.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, certified by HM Government. Being a Disability Confident Employer acknowledges our inclusive recruitment process and workplace practices.

Scott Logic is a B Corp Certified™, meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Learn more about what B Corp status means for our business.