AI, Automation & Emerging Technology
UK Junior Mid Level 2+ Years Experience

About the Role

We re building a disciplined R&D capability to explore emerging technologies, validate new approaches, and feed high-quality innovation into our Product and Engineering teams.

As our AI Research Analyst (R&D), you ll generate the technical evidence that supports strategic decisions. You ll research AI and automation technologies, evaluate vendors and tools, build (basic) timeboxed proofs of concept in Python and/or C#, and produce clear, decision-ready outputs.

This is not a BAU delivery role.
It s structured, evidence-led innovation.

You ll report functionally to the Head of R&D, with day-to-day coaching from the Senior R&D Engineer (Who is an accomplished Software Engineer)

Salary: £40 - £50K Basic + Bonus + Benefits package

Location: North East office, but remote across the UK is totally fine.

What You ll Bring

Essential

• 2+ years in a technical analyst, research, or solutions-focused role
• Some Hands-on coding ability in Python and/or C# (You’ll learn software engineering from the senior R&D engineer, who’ll learn R&D from you!)
• Practical understanding of AI/ML landscape (LLMs, APIs, strengths & limitations)
• Strong analytical thinking and structured evaluation skills
• Excellent written communication clear, concise, decision-ready outputs
• Self-directed working style with confident stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration / BPMN fundamentals

Desirable

• Experience building AI-integrated applications
• API and cloud platform exposure
• Vendor/technology selection experience
• Knowledge of process automation or orchestration platforms

Why Join

• Direct exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation
• Real influence over technology decisions
• Clear progression into Senior R&D or specialist AI roles
• Close collaboration with Architecture, Engineering, and Product

We re looking for curiosity and rigour in equal measure someone excited by emerging AI, but disciplined enough to separate signal from noise.

Apply now!