Senior AI Enablement Engineer

Senior AI Enablement EngineerLocation: Boston, Massachusetts (US)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: $165,0000 + total compensation (salary + discretionary bonus)Do you have a strong background in Java or Python software development but happy to work across many technologies?Do you have hands-on experience using AI coding assistants in high-scale production environments?Do you have excellent people skills and enjoy a focus on client delivery, a minimum of 5 years work experience and prior experience leading a team?Then we have an amazing role for you!Company OverviewOur client is a well-established software consultancy specialising in mission-critical systems for investment banks, custodians, and asset managers. With over 20 years' industry experience, they've built a reputation for delivering complex financial software solutions on time and to specification. Projects tend to focus on payments, trading execution, settlements, and securities financing across front and back office across buy and sell-side institutions. They combine deep investment banking expertise with technical excellence, working with some of the world's largest financial institutions. The organisation champions a collaborative, learning-focused culture where technical teams work closely with clients from design through to implementation, balancing the energy of a startup with the stability and credibility of an established business. With 150 staff globally, you would be joining the organisation’s headquarters in Somerville, Boston, MA.Position OverviewAs Senior AI Enablement Engineer, you'll lead the technical adoption of AI coding assistants across your engineering teams whilst managing a team of 3-5 engineers. Your role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and organisational change, helping senior and junior engineers overcome hesitation around AI tools, build practical proficiency, and integrate AI-forward practices into their daily development work. You'll conduct workshops, facilitate pair programming sessions, and run "AI Office Hours" to support engineers working on complex refactoring and architectural design challenges. Your impact directly influences how effectively the organisation leverages AI to improve delivery speed and quality across mission-critical financial systems.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of 3-5 software engineers, establishing best practices for AI-assisted development workflowsDesign and deliver workshops and training sessions that build team confidence and capability in using AI coding assistantsFacilitate pair programming sessions and "AI Office Hours" to help engineers apply AI tools to complex refactoring and architectural challengesDemonstrate prompt engineering techniques for high-scale production environments and share practical knowledge across teamsGuide the integration of AI-forward processes into the software development lifecycleModel continuous learning and intellectual curiosity, encouraging your team to experiment and share learningsCollaborate with senior leadership to identify where AI adoption creates most value for client projectsRequirements5+ years of professional software development experience across multiple projects and environments2+ years hands-on experience using AI coding assistants in high-scale production environmentsDemonstrated expertise in prompt engineering for complex refactoring and architectural design work2+ years of people leadership or mentoring experienceExperience integrating AI-forward practices into software development lifecycle processesStrong communication skills with ability to teach technical concepts clearly to engineers at different levelsExperience with financial services or investment management (helpful but not essential)Experience with Co-Pilot / Blitzy useful but not essentialHow to ApplyPlease send your CV for consideration.Closing date: Ongoing