Lead AI Software Engineer - Consultant

Cast UK/ Dcoded; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI SaaS company is seeking a Lead AI Software Engineer to spearhead the design and development of a transformative AI-powered platform. This remote-first role involves leading technical initiatives, collaborating closely with clients, and shaping industry innovation. The ideal candidate will have a consultancy background, strong programming skills in Python, Node.js, and TypeScript, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Competitive salary of £100,000 - £115,000 plus equity is offered.

Benefits

Salary of £100,000 - £115,000

Equity options

Remote-first work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to partner with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong technical experience across multiple programming languages.
• Exposure to AI/ML, particularly large language models, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of an AI powered SaaS platform.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to shape product direction.
• Champion best practices in software engineering.

Skills

AI technology application

Client engagement

Python

Node.js

TypeScript

Postgres

Communication skills

Job description

Lead AI Software Engineer - LegalTech & AI SaaS (Equity Offered)

Remote-first | Manchester (occasional travel/meet-ups)
£100,000 - £115,000 + Equity

Are you a consultative technologist with the vision to help shape the future of SaaS & Work-flow management?

We Are Dcoded have partnered with a true giant killer - Theyre building the next big thing in AI-powered SaaS - a fresh, disruptive platform set to revolutionise a highly regulated industry. This is an opportunity to join at the ground floor, play a pivotal role in product development, and partner directly with clients to bring innovation to life. Reporting into the Head of Engineering, this is an opportunity to work closely with the founders and help support the growth of their product, and the team.

The Role

As Lead AI Software Engineer, you\'ll combine hands-on technical expertise with a client-facing mindset. You\'ll be instrumental in architecting and delivering the core platform, while also acting as a trusted voice in client conversations - translating complex technology into meaningful business impact.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Leading the design and development of an AI powered SaaS platform
• Working across Python, Node, TypeScript and Postgres, with a strong appreciation of data engineering best practice
• Exploring and applying cutting-edge AI technologies - experience with LLMs, Claude.AI, or Crew AI would be a huge advantage
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and the wider team to shape product direction
• Championing best practice in software engineering, from code quality to scalability
• Growing with the product - from MVP through to market-leading scale

What We\'re Looking For

• A consultancy background with proven ability to partner with clients and stakeholders
• Strong technical experience across Python, Node.js, TypeScript and modern data engineering (Postgres)
• Exposure to AI/ML, particularly large language models, is highly desirable
• Exceptional communication skills - able to clearly articulate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Entrepreneurial mindset, excited by building something new, disruptive, and high impact

Why Join Us?

• £100,000 - £115,000 salary + equity
• Be part of an exciting start-up/scale up with bold ambitions
• Work remote-first, with occasional team meet-ups in Manchester and client visits
• Shape not just a product, but the future of the sector

This isn\'t just another engineering role. It\'s a chance to combine your consultancy background, technical depth, and commercial mindset to lead the development of a product that will transform an entire industry.

If you\'re excited by the opportunity to build something fresh, meaningful, and disruptive - let\'s talk.