Technical Lead/ Sr. Technical Lead

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description – Technical Lead/ Sr. Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead with expertise in Agentic AI development and VIBE coding to build next-generation applications leveraging AI-assisted platforms and cloud services. The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills with advanced prompt engineering techniques and experience in modern AI/ML workflows.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead development and testing team, as the Technical Lead.
· Own the technical design and architecture of the application.
· Develop applications using VIBE coding on platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Claude Code, or Amazon Q (expertise in at least one platform).
· Design and optimize prompt engineering meta templates for AI-assisted development.
· Apply advanced prompting techniques (context layering, instruction files, rule sets) on at least one VIBE platform.
· Architect and deploy applications on AWS or Azure, leveraging standard cloud services.
· Integrate cloud AI services (e.g., AWS Bedrock, Azure AI) into application workflows.
· Implement NLP, ML, and ML Ops concepts for scalable AI/ML pipelines.
· Develop RAG systems using Python stack (LlamaIndex, Llamahub, vector databases, OpenAI/Claude API integration).
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, AI-driven solutions.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
· 12+ years of experience in software development and minimum 5yrs in a lead role.
· VIBE coding and Agentic AI development.
· Expertise in at least one platform: GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Claude AI, Amazon Q.
· Prompt engineering and meta template design.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.