AI, Automation & Application Development Lead

AI, Automation & Application Development Lead
Salary - £50,000
Type of role - 12-Month FTC
Location - Baston
5 Days Onsite

Are you passionate about using technology to solve real business problems?

We're looking for an AI, Automation & Application Development Lead to drive digital transformation across our manufacturing operations. Working directly with the Head of Operations, you'll identify manual processes, design automation solutions and develop internal applications that improve efficiency, reduce costs and modernise the way the business operates.

Responsibilities

Analyse operational processes and identify automation opportunities
Design and develop internal business applications
Build workflow automation and AI-powered solutions
Integrate business systems, databases and third-party platforms
Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI
Replace spreadsheet-based processes with scalable digital systems
Work closely with operational teams to deliver practical technology improvements
Lead digital transformation initiatives from concept through implementation
Required Skills

Experience developing business applications or internal software
Strong coding skills (Python, C#, JavaScript or similar)
SQL and database knowledge
API integration experience
Power BI and data reporting
Process automation experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and drive change
Desirable

Manufacturing or industrial experience
Microsoft Power Platform
ERP/CRM systems
AI or machine learning solutions
Digital transformation projectsThis is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo . pandey @ randstad. Co .uk

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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