Role: AI Software Engineer (KTP Associate) Department: School of Computing Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Responsible to: Senior Lecturer in Computing Location: Derry~Londonderry Reference Number: 038086 (Fixed Term for 2 years / Full Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - As an AI Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of CAISA, an innovative, AI-powered training platform designed to support mental health practitioners through realistic, voice-based simulated therapy sessions. Leveraging the latest advancements in generative artificial intelligence, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to build a scalable, high-fidelity role-play simulation framework. Your work will directly contribute to improved training outcomes, enhanced service delivery, and the development of a sustainable pipeline of skilled digital mental health professionals. You will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and user training, while also contributing to project reporting and informing the strategic business roadmap. - ABOUT YOU - - An Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (or equivalent), or higher in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. - Strong proficiency and experience in one or more programming languages, with the ability to adapt to different paradigms and technologies as needed (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS). - Experience defining software requirements involving state-of-the-art review, co-creation, stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, prioritisation and risk. - Experience conducting projects underpinned by data analytics or AI pipelines. - Evidence of having designed and conducted experiments to test hypotheses and validate AI models, contributing to rapid prototyping and iterative development. - Willingness to travel on occasion as required to meet the needs of the post. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.