Lead AI Engineer & Automation Architect - Dublin 8

Leisurejobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Lead AI Engineer & Automation Architect to design and implement AI solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in AI/ML development, expertise in Python and cloud deployment, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a flexible working environment, generous benefits, and the opportunity to shape AI strategy within the company.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Generous holiday allowance

Health and dental insurance

Bonus scheme

Discounted rates for stays

Cycle-to-work scheme

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in production environments.
• Proven experience with large language models like OpenAI and Anthropic.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ML models for forecasting and pricing.
• Lead a team of AI specialists to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Drive AI strategy and share knowledge across departments.

Skills

Machine learning

Data engineering

Python

FastAPI

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Tools

Azure

OpenAI

LangChain

Job description

Job Details

Lead AI Engineer & Automation Architect – Dublin 8

At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands – Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels – united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work. Whether you are joining our operations or head‑office teams, you will be part of a fast‑growing European hospitality group built on our values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect. We are a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work – because we believe great hospitality starts with people who feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Role

Staycity Aparthotels is seeking a hands‑on AI engineering leader to design, develop, and deploy production‑grade AI and automation solutions across the organization. This role blends deep technical execution (machine learning, data engineering, and agentic AI system design) with strategic leadership, enabling the business to leverage AI in revenue optimisation, marketing, forecasting, and productivity automation. The successful candidate will spend 40‑50 % of their time coding and prototyping, while guiding a small multidisciplinary team responsible for bringing AI initiatives from concept to deployment.

Benefits

• Paid family leave (1 year of service)
• Flexible working patterns
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Health and dental insurance
• Bonus scheme that rewards high performers, based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
• Refer‑and‑earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme – to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
• Education support to help you foster new skills
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related technical field
• 5+ years hands‑on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in production environments
• Proven experience in machine learning (forecasting, pricing, marketing analytics, attribution modelling)
• Proven experience with large language models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
• Proven experience in Python, FastAPI, and cloud deployment
• Proven experience building agentic AI architectures and automation frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, MCP servers, etc.)
• Familiarity with hospitality or retail data environments (e.g., PMS, RMS, CRM, POS)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfort with experimentation and iteration
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

What you can do for us

• Hands‑on Solution Development (40‑50 %): Design and build ML models for demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, and marketing attribution; develop GenAI‑augmented tools using APIs, MCP servers, and conversational interfaces for automation across finance, marketing, and customer service; prototype and deploy agentic AI architectures (e.g., GPT orchestration, multi‑step automation workflows); implement data pipelines and model‑serving environments using Python, FastAPI, and cloud‑native tools (Azure / OpenAI / Vertex).
• Leadership & Delivery: Lead a cross‑functional team of AI and automation specialists (data scientist, automation engineer, AI engineer, PM); define coding standards, review code, and ensure scalability and maintainability of AI solutions; conduct buy‑vs‑build assessments and vendor evaluations for AI platforms.
• AI Strategy Execution: Translate Staycity's AI roadmap into measurable deliverables; partner with revenue management, marketing, and operations to embed predictive and generative AI into daily workflows; drive the evolution of Staycity's D3X conversational platform into a unified automation layer across the enterprise.
• Knowledge Sharing: Champion AI best practices and mentor team members; support AI literacy across departments through demos and internal training.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination, and if you lead with kindness, clarity, and curiosity, we'd love to hear from you.

Start your Staycity Group journey – apply now!