Software Engineer – Python and AI Solutions

About the role

The University of the Built Environment is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test and maintain Python‑based applications and AI‑enabled solutions. You will work in a hybrid setting, collaborating with stakeholders to drive digital transformation and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain robust Python applications and backend services.
• Implement AI‑enabled workflows, integrating Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and support.
• Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions and provide guidance on AI adoption.
• Perform code reviews, create technical documentation and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid delivery.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing enterprise‑grade software applications using Python.
• Experience delivering AI‑enabled solutions, including generative AI or LLM‑based services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud‑native architectures.

Required skills

• Python
• API development and integration
• Azure cloud services
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)
• Secure coding practices