Senior AI Developer & Team Lead — Data-Driven Impact

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

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.