Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Triage Squad) Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview Tes is the world's largest professional network for teachers. We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating trusted educational solutions to make the greatest difference in education. We are undergoing an exciting transformation within our Product Development function and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the next phase of our journey. You will be joining an evolving agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and fellow Engineers. You will be working in a team that actively encourages openness and respect for one another. You will work alongside your team using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve. The Triage function exists to address high priority non-roadmap work across all our products, tackling important issues which threaten revenue. We offer engineers exposure to Tes' entire product and technology stack and an environment where real change is made quickly and directly for our customers. This role will suit someone who is genuinely pro-active, curious, and a good communicator willing to build relationships across the business to solve issues. Key Responsibilities Work within a Scrum Team to deliver agreed functionality for Tes staff and customers. A willingness to change product and technology stack dependent on sprint focus. An ability to discuss tickets with non-technical stakeholders and ascertain true requirements. Actively participate in scrum events and workshops, including sprint planning and retrospectives. Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members. What will you need to succeed? Working knowledge of both NoSQL and relational database technologies. A desire to solve problems in unfamiliar software environments for a range of products. Strong debugging and investigatory skills for both software and human issues. An appreciation for good documentation and an understanding of how to write it. Experience working with QA engineers on a wide variety of products and services. A desire to build and maintain relationships with non-technical stakeholders. Fluent, commercial experience with multiple languages from the essential skills list. Experience using, or an understanding of, cloud technologies such as AWS and GCP. Experience writing automated test suites and managing test programmes. Experience developing microservices with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A good understanding of CI/CD principles. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Triage Squad) Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview Tes is the world's largest professional network for teachers. We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating trusted educational solutions to make the greatest difference in education. We are undergoing an exciting transformation within our Product Development function and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the next phase of our journey. You will be joining an evolving agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and fellow Engineers. You will be working in a team that actively encourages openness and respect for one another. You will work alongside your team using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve. The Triage function exists to address high priority non-roadmap work across all our products, tackling important issues which threaten revenue. We offer engineers exposure to Tes' entire product and technology stack and an environment where real change is made quickly and directly for our customers. This role will suit someone who is genuinely pro-active, curious, and a good communicator willing to build relationships across the business to solve issues. Key Responsibilities Work within a Scrum Team to deliver agreed functionality for Tes staff and customers. A willingness to change product and technology stack dependent on sprint focus. An ability to discuss tickets with non-technical stakeholders and ascertain true requirements. Actively participate in scrum events and workshops, including sprint planning and retrospectives. Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members. What will you need to succeed? Working knowledge of both NoSQL and relational database technologies. A desire to solve problems in unfamiliar software environments for a range of products. Strong debugging and investigatory skills for both software and human issues. An appreciation for good documentation and an understanding of how to write it. Experience working with QA engineers on a wide variety of products and services. A desire to build and maintain relationships with non-technical stakeholders. Fluent, commercial experience with multiple languages from the essential skills list. Experience using, or an understanding of, cloud technologies such as AWS and GCP. Experience writing automated test suites and managing test programmes. Experience developing microservices with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A good understanding of CI/CD principles. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
A leading EdTech company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Triage Squad in Sheffield or London. This hybrid role will involve working in an agile team, delivering critical functionality, and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in database technologies, microservices, and cloud solutions like AWS. Benefits include 25-30 days of annual leave, modern office environment, and access to various perks including life assurance and employee assistance programs.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
A leading EdTech company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Triage Squad in Sheffield or London. This hybrid role will involve working in an agile team, delivering critical functionality, and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in database technologies, microservices, and cloud solutions like AWS. Benefits include 25-30 days of annual leave, modern office environment, and access to various perks including life assurance and employee assistance programs.
A leading EdTech company seeks a Head of AI & Innovation to bridge technology and product strategy. This hybrid role requires a strong background in AI/ML and cloud services, with responsibilities including driving innovation, leading a team, and ensuring ethical AI use. You will need a degree in computer science or engineering and at least 10 years of product innovation experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £150,000 per annum.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading EdTech company seeks a Head of AI & Innovation to bridge technology and product strategy. This hybrid role requires a strong background in AI/ML and cloud services, with responsibilities including driving innovation, leading a team, and ensuring ethical AI use. You will need a degree in computer science or engineering and at least 10 years of product innovation experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £150,000 per annum.
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Product Owner Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £58,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the product meets the needs of the customer, is delivered on time, and is of high quality. They are the key decision-makers and represent the voice of the customer in the product development process. The Product Owner must have a deep understanding of the customer needs, as well as the technical aspects of the product. Key Responsibilities As a Product Owner at Tes, you are a decision maker on how product requirements are delivered. You help ensure the vision for the product is understood by the team, and the path to get there. These are the key areas that matter: Customer-focused: Putting the customer first, ensuring products bring the most value as possible, and in this way enabling Tes to thrive. This only comes from knowing customers and the market in depth. Requirements Gathering: Work closely with product managers, UX and data experts, stakeholders, and the development team to identify and prioritise product features and requirements. Create and maintain a product backlog that reflects these requirements. Prioritisation: Prioritise the product backlog based on customer value, business value, and technical feasibility. Ensure that the development team has a clear understanding of the priority of each item in the backlog. Sprint Planning: Work with the development team to plan sprints, including defining sprint goals and selecting items from the product backlog to be included in the sprint. Acceptance Criteria: Define acceptance criteria for each item in the product backlog to ensure that the development team understands the expected outcome. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including sales, operations, UX, marketing, data teams, and executives. Communicate delivery updates and changes to these stakeholders. Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations to stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that the product meets their needs. Product Release: Work with product managers to agree when to release the product and what features should be included in each release. Work with the development team to ensure that the product is delivered on time and of high quality. Product Evangelist: Act as the product expert and evangelist, sharing your knowledge with other product owners, teams and stakeholders. What will you need to succeed? Experience 3+ years of experience in product management or a related field Data and research focused, to help drive decisions and measure success Experience with agile methodologies and product development processes A great communicator and collaborator - to help deliver the vision and motivate the teams, and proactive and collaborative as a team player Ability to make decisions quickly and prioritise tasks effectively Proven track record of launching successful products and driving business results Experienced with a subscription-based product offering (advantage) Skills Strong communication skills Proven ability to challenge as well as influence stakeholders as a way of achieving the best outcome for the product and associated strategy Able to confidently articulate the strategy and inspire teams Logical and analytical thinker Deliver in a fast-paced environment Knowledge Previous knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Product methodology Certified in some form of agile product management (advantage) Experienced in the education sector (advantage) Qualifications Any formal agile product management certification (advantage) What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Pay Type Salary Hiring Min Rate 48,000 GBP Hiring Max Rate 58,000 GBP Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Product Owner Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £58,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the product meets the needs of the customer, is delivered on time, and is of high quality. They are the key decision-makers and represent the voice of the customer in the product development process. The Product Owner must have a deep understanding of the customer needs, as well as the technical aspects of the product. Key Responsibilities As a Product Owner at Tes, you are a decision maker on how product requirements are delivered. You help ensure the vision for the product is understood by the team, and the path to get there. These are the key areas that matter: Customer-focused: Putting the customer first, ensuring products bring the most value as possible, and in this way enabling Tes to thrive. This only comes from knowing customers and the market in depth. Requirements Gathering: Work closely with product managers, UX and data experts, stakeholders, and the development team to identify and prioritise product features and requirements. Create and maintain a product backlog that reflects these requirements. Prioritisation: Prioritise the product backlog based on customer value, business value, and technical feasibility. Ensure that the development team has a clear understanding of the priority of each item in the backlog. Sprint Planning: Work with the development team to plan sprints, including defining sprint goals and selecting items from the product backlog to be included in the sprint. Acceptance Criteria: Define acceptance criteria for each item in the product backlog to ensure that the development team understands the expected outcome. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including sales, operations, UX, marketing, data teams, and executives. Communicate delivery updates and changes to these stakeholders. Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations to stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that the product meets their needs. Product Release: Work with product managers to agree when to release the product and what features should be included in each release. Work with the development team to ensure that the product is delivered on time and of high quality. Product Evangelist: Act as the product expert and evangelist, sharing your knowledge with other product owners, teams and stakeholders. What will you need to succeed? Experience 3+ years of experience in product management or a related field Data and research focused, to help drive decisions and measure success Experience with agile methodologies and product development processes A great communicator and collaborator - to help deliver the vision and motivate the teams, and proactive and collaborative as a team player Ability to make decisions quickly and prioritise tasks effectively Proven track record of launching successful products and driving business results Experienced with a subscription-based product offering (advantage) Skills Strong communication skills Proven ability to challenge as well as influence stakeholders as a way of achieving the best outcome for the product and associated strategy Able to confidently articulate the strategy and inspire teams Logical and analytical thinker Deliver in a fast-paced environment Knowledge Previous knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Product methodology Certified in some form of agile product management (advantage) Experienced in the education sector (advantage) Qualifications Any formal agile product management certification (advantage) What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Pay Type Salary Hiring Min Rate 48,000 GBP Hiring Max Rate 58,000 GBP Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 6:00 am Job Title: Head of AI & Innovation Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £150,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview As the Head of AI and Innovation, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical SaaS product strategy. Leading a newly formed, dedicated team, you will operate outside the constraints of the traditional BAU technology function, to explore, prototype, and ship high-impact AI tools and MVPs. Reporting jointly into the CEO and working closely with the CTO, reflecting the strategic imperative of this role, this provides for a unique "blank slate" mandate to provide innovation against our current and future product set, and to support our internal business efficiency through radical, outside-the-box thinking. We fully expect you to provide huge opportunities for failure and if you don't, then you're probably not trying hard enough! But, at the same time finding those nuggets that will provide transformative ways of tackling problems and improving the value of our products to our customers. Key Responsibilities Strategic Innovation & MVPs: Develop and own the AI vision aligning technical innovation with the long-term SaaS product goals and business objectives, rapidly taking experimental concepts from ideation to (near) production-ready MVPs. Product Innovation: Lead 'blue-sky' investigations into emerging technologies, identifying and prototyping high-impact AI use cases, such as LLM integrations, hybrid architectures and predictive analytics. Internal & External Transformation: Identify opportunities to deploy AI both as a customer-facing competitive differentiator, and as a tool for streamlining and automating internal business operations. Governance & Ethics: Establish frameworks for ethical AI usage, ensuring data privacy, model transparency, and compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and executive stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives are understood and supported across the business. Dual-Report Leadership: Act as the strategic bridge between the CEO and CTO, ensuring innovation remains a top-tier business priority while maintaining technical excellence and architectural alignment. Team Building: Mentor a lean, high-performing team of Principle Engineers, capable of bringing forward the innovative thinking, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and high-quality delivery, required to ensure success for this new initiative. What will you need to succeed? Proven Innovation Track Record: Deep experience in delivering innovative thinking into more traditional technology solutions, with the ability to straddle the business objectives and technology conversations. AI & ML Expertise: Strong working knowledge of current AI frameworks and a solid understanding of LLM orchestration, and training/specialising models. A strong practical knowledge of how to build AI and LLM's is essential, along with a deep understanding of when and when not to air gap AI technology. Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficiency with cloud services (AWS & Azure) and an understanding and track record of how to design and deliver scalable, innovative improvements. Fearless Problem Solving: A willingness to challenge conventional thinking and investigate non-obvious solutions to complex business problems, both for external product and internal systems. Senior Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to translate high-level innovation concepts into actionable business narratives for the executive board. Leadership: Experience managing small-to-midsize technical teams, within a SaaS environment, and the ability to inform, influence and support across both technical and operational business functions. AI Expertise: A proven track record of shipping AI-powered features into a production environment. Academic Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of professional product innovation, including a track record of bringing disruptive technology to market. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 6:00 am Job Title: Head of AI & Innovation Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £150,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview As the Head of AI and Innovation, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical SaaS product strategy. Leading a newly formed, dedicated team, you will operate outside the constraints of the traditional BAU technology function, to explore, prototype, and ship high-impact AI tools and MVPs. Reporting jointly into the CEO and working closely with the CTO, reflecting the strategic imperative of this role, this provides for a unique "blank slate" mandate to provide innovation against our current and future product set, and to support our internal business efficiency through radical, outside-the-box thinking. We fully expect you to provide huge opportunities for failure and if you don't, then you're probably not trying hard enough! But, at the same time finding those nuggets that will provide transformative ways of tackling problems and improving the value of our products to our customers. Key Responsibilities Strategic Innovation & MVPs: Develop and own the AI vision aligning technical innovation with the long-term SaaS product goals and business objectives, rapidly taking experimental concepts from ideation to (near) production-ready MVPs. Product Innovation: Lead 'blue-sky' investigations into emerging technologies, identifying and prototyping high-impact AI use cases, such as LLM integrations, hybrid architectures and predictive analytics. Internal & External Transformation: Identify opportunities to deploy AI both as a customer-facing competitive differentiator, and as a tool for streamlining and automating internal business operations. Governance & Ethics: Establish frameworks for ethical AI usage, ensuring data privacy, model transparency, and compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and executive stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives are understood and supported across the business. Dual-Report Leadership: Act as the strategic bridge between the CEO and CTO, ensuring innovation remains a top-tier business priority while maintaining technical excellence and architectural alignment. Team Building: Mentor a lean, high-performing team of Principle Engineers, capable of bringing forward the innovative thinking, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and high-quality delivery, required to ensure success for this new initiative. What will you need to succeed? Proven Innovation Track Record: Deep experience in delivering innovative thinking into more traditional technology solutions, with the ability to straddle the business objectives and technology conversations. AI & ML Expertise: Strong working knowledge of current AI frameworks and a solid understanding of LLM orchestration, and training/specialising models. A strong practical knowledge of how to build AI and LLM's is essential, along with a deep understanding of when and when not to air gap AI technology. Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficiency with cloud services (AWS & Azure) and an understanding and track record of how to design and deliver scalable, innovative improvements. Fearless Problem Solving: A willingness to challenge conventional thinking and investigate non-obvious solutions to complex business problems, both for external product and internal systems. Senior Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to translate high-level innovation concepts into actionable business narratives for the executive board. Leadership: Experience managing small-to-midsize technical teams, within a SaaS environment, and the ability to inform, influence and support across both technical and operational business functions. AI Expertise: A proven track record of shipping AI-powered features into a production environment. Academic Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of professional product innovation, including a track record of bringing disruptive technology to market. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK