AI Tech Lead -UK

AI TECH LEAD Location: Remote | Type: Contract About Newpage Solutions Newpage Solutions is a global digital health innovation company helping people live longer, healthier lives. We partner with life sciences organisations which include, pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare leaders, to build transformative AI and data driven technologies addressing real-world health challenges.

From strategy and research to UX design and agile development, we deliver and validate impactful solutions using lean, human-centered practices.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company for the last three consecutive years. We also hold a top Glassdoor rating and are named among the "Top 50 Most Promising Healthcare Solution Providers" by CIOReview. As an organisation, we foster creativity, continuous learning and inclusivity, creating an environment where bold ideas thrive and make a measurable difference in people s lives.

Your Mission We are seeking an experienced AI Tech Lead to join the Global Digital team of one of our clients. In this role you will set the technical direction for a fast-moving AI build team, write production-grade code, and turn bold ideas into real-world products. You will work on high-impact, ELT-1 business cases, with direct exposure to the strategic priorities of senior leadership.

We are looking for an exceptional engineer who pairs deep software development experience with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI. The team thrives on experimentation: quick hacks in 24 to 48 hours, a working prototype in a week, and a production deployment the week after. You will lead by example shipping code, raising the technical bar, and mentoring the engineers around you

What You Ll Do

• Set the technical direction for the team and own the architecture of AI-powered applications from prototype through to production.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable applications using modern technologies (React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python).
• Rapidly translate evolving business needs into working prototypes, then harden the successful ones into production solutions.
• Build and orchestrate AI agents and AI-powered features using current models and frameworks.
• Apply creative problem-solving to complex commercial and pharmaceutical challenges.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services, and ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability across the stack.
• Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and mentor and support the development of other engineers.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimise code to improve performance and resolve issues.
• Stay at the forefront of AI and industry trends, continuously bringing new ideas, tools, and techniques to the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver well-crafted, user-friendly experiences.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong command of core JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Practical, production experience with React, Next.js, and Node.js, plus working proficiency in Python.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and common Git workflows.
• A track record of rapid prototyping and shipping applications to production.
• Hands-on experience using AI coding tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and agent-based frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI platforms and services (OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models).
• Experience mentoring engineers, leading code reviews, and setting technical standards.
• Strong understanding of both the business and technical aspects of application development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience building effective AI agents using industry-standard frameworks (Google Agents SDK, Claude Agents SDK, LangGraph, and LangChain).
• Experience assessing and implementing modern AI concepts around memory and context management, AI observability, and QA / evaluations.
• Experience with Next.js, Supabase, n8n, and AI-powered IDEs (for example, Cursor).
• Examples of real applications built with AI, with GitHub repositories as references.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for innovation.

What We Offer At Newpage, we re building a company that works smart and grows with agility, where driven individuals come together to do work that matters. We offer:

• A people-first culture - Supportive peers, open communication and a strong sense of belonging
• Smart, purposeful collaboration - Work with talented colleagues to create technologies that solve meaningful business challenges
• Balance that lasts - We respect your time and support a healthy integration of work and life
• Room to grow - Opportunities for learning, leadership and career development, shaped around you
• Meaningful rewards - Competitive compensation that recognises both contribution and potential

Ready to Apply? Let s build the future of health together. Apply below or reach out to:

[email protected]