Software Engineer & AI (KTP Associate)

Overview:
To undertake research and development to develop an AI-powered homecare management system for individuals requiring care. This AI development will also enable the optimisation of care job scheduling, considering routing optimisation, carer/nurses’ qualifications, real-time availabilities, together with clients’ care needs, all within a highly motivated environment at Delight Supported Living (DSL).

Main responsibilities:
• To support the research team in achieving the project milestones
• Undertake research and development in industry to develop a new product or service
• To attend and lead project meetings as required
• To handle data collection and analysis as required
• To contribute to the design and organisation of the research project
• To contribute to academic peer reviewed papers and presentations
• To assist with collating and writing the final project reports and working papers
• To assist with the dissemination of results and outputs
• To take an active part in the academic life of the school through participation in seminars and other events
• Work collaboratively with the University of Hertfordshire and the partner company
• Develop relevant training sessions and materials to embed the new knowledge and capabilities within the company

Qualifications:
A minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in Computer Science or a closely related degree is essential; a completed MSc in a related subject or a PhD or close to completion in a related or relevant subject would be desirable.

Delight Supported Living are looking for a Software Engineer to spearhead research and development work on a new ‘software-as-a-service’ product to improve the allocation of resources within the company. You will support the research team in achieving project milestones, including attending and leading project meetings as required; contributing to the design and organisation of the research project; contributing to academic peer reviewed papers and presentations; and collating and writing the final project reports and working papers.

You will handle data collection and analysis and contribute to the design and organisation of the project as well as work with academic team members on peer reviewed papers and presentations. You will be expected to disseminate the results and outputs of the project and ensure the collating and writing of the final project are of a high standard. You will take an active part in the academic life of the School through participation in seminars and other similar events.