Lead AI Developer

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 10%

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Private medical

Employee share plan

Save As You Earn

Parental leave

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aviva plc in Norwich is seeking a Lead AI Developer to own the design, delivery and governance of AI and ML initiatives. You’ll combine hands-on development with team leadership to drive practical business outcomes and advance data-led decision making.

You will mentor AI Developers, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and help shape how AI is applied across Aviva, aligning technical solutions with regulatory and risk considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions with Python
• Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring technical colleagues and building high-performing teams
• Experience in regulated environments is beneficial and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) or GenAI technologies is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and governance of AI/ML initiatives
• Mentor AI Developers and support team growth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into AI solutions
• Shape how AI is used across Aviva to create business value

Skills

AI development

Python development

Data analytics

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

AWS

Tools

AWS

Job description

Lead AI Developer

Location: Norwich

Salary: Circa £50k

This is a great job for someone who has experience developing AI and machine learning solutions and enjoys turning complex data into practical business outcomes.

You'll be confident working with stakeholders, leading technical delivery, and supporting the development of others. This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on development with team leadership while helping shape how AI is used across Aviva.

A bit about the job:

Data is at the heart of how we make decisions at Aviva. As a Lead AI Developer, you'll join our Data & Analytics team to develop AI and machine learning solutions that improve customer outcomes, support strategic decision-making, and deliver business value. You'll work with teams across the business to identify opportunities where AI can solve complex challenges and unlock new insights.

Alongside leading technical delivery, you'll mentor AI Developers and help build a high-performing, innovative team. Your work will play an important role in supporting Aviva's ambition to be a truly data-led organisation.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Strong experience developing and deploying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions, with excellent Python development skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching technical colleagues and supporting the development of high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with large and complex datasets to solve business challenges.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud platforms (AWS), MLOps, GenAI technologies, or equivalent relevant experience.

Whatyou'llget for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

Starting salary circa £50k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

Bonus opportunity 10% - actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's

Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14% in.

29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave

Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.