Software Development Associate, AI Engineer

About the role

This is an exciting, new role for an individual motivated to build their knowledge of AI transformation in retail. As an Associate, you’ll be part of a close-knit team - scoping, building and delivering impactful AI projects for some of the largest retailers in the UK. We’ll look to you to build trusted client relationships, analyse requirements and feedback, stay on top of workflows and help to ensure our bespoke AI tools are optimised for real-world operations.

• Managing individual work streams to support the successful delivery and implementation of bespoke AI solutions.
• Working side-by-side with Retail and Consumer stakeholders to understand critical mission challenges and user needs
• Conducting open-source analysis to support the development of cutting-edge AI tools
• Translating complex operational requirements into clear user stories for delivery and engineering teams.
• Designing and testing workflows that support user-centric decision-making in high-stakes environments
• Collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure projects run smoothly and solutions meet customer needs
• Contributing to internal thought leadership, strategy, and capability development across the team

You demonstrate analytical thinking, can clearly communicate ideas, and synthesise complex information

You have some experience working on AI / data intensive projects in the retail and consumer sector

You understand Agile and related methodologies and the basis of iterative development and continuous delivery

You are thoughtful and proactive in ambiguous situations, keen to take initiative and own finding solutions to challenges

You’re excited and energised by the possibilities for innovation in retail and consumer technology!

• Talent Team Screen (40 mins)
• Introduction Interview (60 mins)
• Case Study Interview (60 mins)
• Interview with Business Unit Director (30 mins)

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please do apply or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential chat - Please know we are open to conversations about part-time roles or condensed hours.