Lead Engineer: AI-First Systems & Solutions

Reed; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a major UK organisation to build a new AI-enabled engineering function. We are seeking a Lead Engineer who will stay hands-on while guiding technical direction across delivery teams and shaping engineering standards in an AI-native environment.

You'll collaborate with Product Managers, Architects and stakeholders to translate complex challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions, ensuring quality and delivery predictability throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience building production-grade software.
• Strong systems-thinking capability.
• Ability to lead technical delivery across engineering teams.
• Focus on quality, maintainability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across one or two delivery teams.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.
• Translate complex challenges into scalable technical solutions.
• Shape engineering standards and future direction of the technology function.

Skills

Production-grade software

Systems-thinking

AI/ML knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Python/ C#/ .NET

AI tooling

Software architecture

Job description

Reed is partnering with a major UK organisation to build a new AI-enabled engineering function. We are seeking a Lead Engineer who will stay hands-on while guiding technical direction across delivery teams and shaping engineering standards in an AI-native environment.

You'll collaborate with Product Managers, Architects and stakeholders to translate complex challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions, ensuring quality and delivery predictability throughout the lifecycle.