Application Deadline: 26 June 2026Department: Data and TechnologyLocation: LondonCompensation: £50,000 / yearDescriptionSalary: £50,000Bonus: DiscretionaryLocation: Kings Cross, London (Tuesdays-Thursdays - 3 days in our office, Monday + Friday - anywhere)Employment Type: 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role - full timeAbout ARIAARIA is a new kind of R&D funding agency. We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible. From climate change to AI, society faces enormous challenges and opportunities that can be uniquely addressed by science and technology. ARIA was created to activate the UK’s world-class R&D in new ways, so we can meet these head on.We are growing our team to develop bold new approaches that can scale – from programmes to systems, processes and everything in between. If that sounds fun, come and build ARIA with us.Role SummaryLearn more about how we work here.To accelerate ARIA’s transition toward frontier operations by replacing or restructuring manual, bottlenecked processes with AI-driven solutions (i.e., workflow automation & AI integration).This role will act as the technical engine for ARIA’s workflow transformations, turning high-level blueprints into functional digital tools that increase the agency's operational bandwidth. This role will focus on building and integrating the bespoke software and automations that enable the organisation to coordinate, operate, and scale multiple breakthrough research projects.Our Tech Stack Includes The FollowingPython 3CI/CDDockerTailwindCSSJinja2HTMX / HTMLGithubWhat You’ll DoInteract with Project Managers and Data Engineers to reach the best possible technical designDevelop and implement technical workflow solutions including integrations between systems, AI-embedded workflows, and custom interface buildsBuild the middleware and API connections required to ensure various SaaS systems and internal data sources communicate and integrate seamlesslyProduce clear technical documentation and playbooks to transition successful pilots into stable, Business-as-Usual (BAU) operationsPrototype and build lightweight frontends using TailwindCSS, Jinja2, and HTMX to turn high-level operational blueprints into functional digital tools.Collaborate closely with internal teams to shadow manual processes, diagnose operational bottlenecks, and translate non-technical feedback into concrete automation requirements.Maintain and optimize deployment pipelines using Docker and CI/CD tools to ensure rapid, reliable, and secure software delivery.Monitor, iterate, and troubleshoot newly launched pilot tools, utilizing user feedback and performance data to make swift engineering adjustments.Participate in code reviews and security checks, ensuring that any tool built adheres to essential data protection and identity access controls.Success by Month 6Involvement in and contribution towards pilot launches of 3–5 high-impact, AI-augmented workflows.Clear documentation of design choices, implementations and user-guides for any released tooling / librariesEssentialWho you areTechnical builder with a foundation in Python development for backends and command line toolsExperience in designing internal APIs and consuming APIs from 3rd party platformsUnderstand databases and ORMs to be able to create clean schemas, and query dataFamiliarity with Git for source control, within a collaborative environmentRequirement gathering from non-technical stakeholders and translating into technical requirementsDesireablePossess a practical understanding of automation and Large Language Models (LLMs) and has experience in prompt engineering and agent-based architectures, but may also be skeptical and guarded with respect to AI and how it should be applied.Hands-on, execution-oriented engineer who can adapt quickly based on pilot performance data and user feedback.Understands the importance of technical security controls, such as IAM and encryption, especially when handling sensitive data or PIIBenefits27 days annual leave provisionHybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at homeSupportive environment for learning and development opportunitiesA free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programmeLife Assurance2 days of paid volunteer days5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart PensionCycle to Work schemeAn excellent office location in Kings X, LondonNot sure you meet 100% of our criteria? Don’t worry! If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We want to attract the broadest array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the field, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interests and what you hope to bring to this role.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Disclosing any requests are intended to provide ARIA with the best opportunity to support candidates and will have no negative impact on your recruitment process.ARIA adopts a highly considered approach to ethical and social responsibility. You can read our policy here. Our research and development activity will abide by the 3Rs principle. 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