Senior Software Developer (.NET/ AI)

<p>We're working with a <strong>product-based software company</strong> behind a <strong>market-leading platform</strong> that's used at scale across its industry. The team has recently launched its <strong>first AI-powered feature</strong> into production and is now investing further in AI-driven innovation across the product.</p><p>This is a key hire as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the product roadmap.</p><p><strong>Key Info:</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid / Newcastle 2 days per week<strong>Level:</strong> Senior <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p>As a <strong>Senior Software Engineer (AI / .NET)</strong>, you'll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and integrating <strong>AI-powered functionality</strong> into a live, customer-facing product.</p><p>You'll work closely with engineers, product, and stakeholders to turn AI capability into real business value - focusing on production-ready solutions rather than proof-of-concepts.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and develop high-quality software using <strong>C# / .NET</strong></li><li>Build and integrate <strong>AI features</strong> into an existing product ecosystem</li><li>Work with AI services, models, or LLMs (build, consume, or integrate)</li><li>Ensure AI functionality is secure, scalable, and maintainable</li><li>Collaborate on architectural decisions and technical direction</li><li>Review code, mentor colleagues, and contribute to engineering best practices</li><li>Take ownership of features from idea through to production release</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial experience as a <strong>Senior .NET / C# Developer</strong></li><li>Proven experience <strong>building or integrating AI features in production</strong></li><li>Experience working with AI/ML services, APIs, or LLM platforms</li><li>Solid understanding of software design principles and clean architecture</li><li>Comfortable working in a <strong>product-led, agile environment</strong></li><li>Able to balance innovation with robustness and user impact</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working on customer-facing products</li><li>Exposure to data pipelines, prompt engineering, or AI optimisation</li><li>Interest in shaping how AI is adopted across a wider product suite</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Work on a <strong>well-established product</strong> with a strong market presence</li><li>Be part of the journey as AI becomes a <strong>core part of the platform</strong></li><li>Join a collaborative engineering team with real influence</li><li>Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?tnOcX87vYBvJyveiiuKrg973FyCBIm9zp" width="0" height="0" />