Overview
Department of Computer Science, Birmingham City University (BCU) is looking to appoint a Software Engineer – Mobile, Web & AI Integration (KTP Associate). Location: Nehemiah United Churches Housing Association Limited, Birmingham. Salary £38,000 to £42,000 per annum. Fixed Term Post. Release Date 22 January 2026. Closing Date 23:59 GMT on Sunday 22 February 2026. Reference ABCE26007.
The role is a Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) co-funded by Innovate UK and Nehemiah United Churches Housing Association Limited. It involves working with academics at BCU to deliver a 28-month KTP project on site.
Location: Nehemiah United Churches Housing Association Limited, 1-3 Beacon Court, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6NN
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical design and development of the project, including defining functional requirements for the NEXUS system (a new front-end to the HomeMaster system), supporting development of a client mobile app chatbot, AI-driven dashboards, IoT-enabled predictive property maintenance and contractor management.
* Design, develop, test, and implement the IT architecture, data model and database for the NEXUS system.
* Design and develop a mobile interface to HomeMaster with a NLP-based chatbot offering multi-lingual access.
* Deploy sensors and develop an AI/ML algorithm to analyse sensor data for predictive property maintenance.
* Design and develop ML-powered automation and smart invoice reconciliation tools to support contractor management.
* Produce operational manuals and provide training for new or modified systems.
The role requires embedding new IT methods/procedures through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and sharing knowledge to support post-project improvements. You will interact with senior management, suppliers and clients of the company and BCU academics. You should apply knowledge to commercial projects, drive value, and develop innovative solutions.
Qualifications and Skills
* Essential: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate qualification in Computing; a Master’s degree in a related discipline is acceptable.
* Excellent communication skills (oral, written and graphical) to articulate complex matters between academics and project team members.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines with diligence and attention to detail; self-management and planning skills; willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team.
* Strong leadership skills in implementing and embedding new innovations.
* Strong background in React Native; solid understanding of REST APIs; experience with NodeJS/ReactJS, MongoDB, and SASS; experience with GIT; HTML/CSS; programming languages Python/Java; familiarity with AI/ML algorithms/models (e.g., prediction models, NLP); experience in system integration and testing.
Desirable
* MSc/PhD in related subject or relevant experience.
* Experience with Secure by Design principles and ISO 27001.
* Experience designing, developing and publishing mobile apps (iOS and Android).
* Experience in user-centred design; capability to translate requirements into visuals.
* Experience in wireframing/mocking tools (e.g., Balsamiq/MockFlow).
* Familiarity with cloud solutions (Azure/AWS).
* Understanding of ERP systems or ability to learn.
* Academic ability to publish and prepare training materials; valid driving license and willingness to travel in the UK.
On a personal note, the KTP Associate should be enthusiastic, motivated, punctual, conscientious, trustworthy and team-oriented. For further information contact Prof Sharon Cox or Dr Khaled Mahbub (emails in original). Interviews will take place the weeks commencing 16 and 23 March 2026. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom, continuously reviewing policies to promote these values. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through BCU Support Services Limited, a subsidiary of Birmingham City University.
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