MLR Associates

About the Company

MLR Associates are a specialist IT consultancy, placing contract and permanent ICT candidates across all the main technologies, platforms and disciplines. We are committed to delivering best practice. We align our objectives with those of our clients so that they can trust us implicitly to satisfy their staffing needs swiftly, cost effectively and with integrity.

We are committed to providing the very highest levels of service in, what is, a very challenging and evolving marketplace, and pride ourselves on our market knowledge and customer focus.

MLR's success depends on being able to provide valuable resource quickly and efficiently, and the importance of our candidate database is paramount to our success, and reflected by our commitment to quality and the processes we employ to deliver the very best opportunities to our candidates.

MLR's market position and focus on specialisation attracts the best-qualified active and passive candidates. We promote our clients' opportunities to the widest candidate base via: Networking - traditional; Networking - online, our Database, PR, Campaigns and Executive search

Across all industry sectors, large multinational corporations to SMEs have benefited, and continue to benefit, from the innovative recruitment solutions we offer.

Our service delivery culture guarantees accountability. We commit to demanding Service Level Agreements underpinned by comprehensive management information reporting.

We have specialists focusing on the following markets :
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Testing
Financial Services
Project & Programme Management
Business Applications
Healthcare including (NHS)

Listed Jobs

Company Name

MLR Associates

Job Title

Python AI Developer - VP Engineering - Hands on

Job Description

**Job Title:** VP Engineering – Python AI Developer (Hands‑On) **Role Summary:** Senior engineering leader partnering with the CTO to design, develop, and deliver an AI‑powered SaaS platform for property maintenance. Combines executive oversight with hands‑on Python architecture, managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and guiding a high‑performing engineering team. **Expectations:** - Achieve strategic product objectives while upholding excellence in code quality. - Foster a culture of technical growth and continuous improvement. - Align engineering initiatives with stakeholder goals and business vision. - Balance executive leadership duties with direct coding and architecture responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own and execute the entire SDLC for the AI product. - Architect and implement Python‑based solutions with scalable, maintainable code. - Lead, coach, and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring professional development. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to prioritize features and roadmap alignment. - Drive process and practice improvements to enhance product delivery efficiency. - Allocate resources and provide technical support to critical projects. - Define and enforce client‑centric development practices that meet business needs. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in Python (architecture, design patterns, and best practices). - Comprehensive understanding of modern SDLC models (Agile, Scrum, DevOps). - Strong leadership, team coaching, and talent development capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Experience with AI/ML pipelines and SaaS platform delivery. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. - Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on technical execution. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP, Scrum Master) are desirable but not mandatory.

Londonhybrid working, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

14-11-2025

Company Name

MLR Associates

Job Title

VP Engineering - New cutting egde AI product (Start-up Scale-Up)

Job Description

**Job Title** VP Engineering – New Cutting‑Edge AI Product (Start‑up Scale‑Up) **Role Summary** Lead end‑to‑end software engineering for a SaaS platform integrating AI with property maintenance. Partner with the CEO and CTO to define technology strategy, oversee the full SDLC, and deliver a high‑quality product that meets client needs. Hands‑on Python development and architectural leadership are required, alongside building and scaling an engineering organization. **Expectations** - Deliver a robust, scalable AI platform that meets industry standards. - Grow and coach a high‑performing engineering team. - Align technology initiatives with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. - Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and delivery velocity. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage the entire software development lifecycle for the AI product. - Design and implement Python‑based architecture and code strategies. - Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers; foster career growth. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to refine product vision and align goals. - Champion process and practice improvements to enhance product development efficiency. - Allocate resources effectively across projects to support organizational priorities. - Develop and enforce client‑centric development practices that respond to business needs. **Required Skills** - Proven experience leading engineering teams in a SaaS or platform‑based environment. - Strong hands‑on Python development and systems architecture expertise. - Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. - Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. - Strategic mindset for aligning technology roadmaps with business outcomes. - Track record of building and scaling engineering organizations in a fast‑moving, AI‑centric context. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified Scrum Master) are advantageous.

Londonhybrid working, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

20-12-2025

Company Name

MLR Associates

Job Title

Lead Python Developer - New cutting edge AI product

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Python Developer – New Cutting Edge AI Product Role Summary: Lead developer responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of an AI‑powered property maintenance platform, translating business needs into technical specifications, managing cross‑functional teams, and ensuring high‑quality, customer‑centric outcomes. Expectations: Deliver the product from concept through launch, maintain product performance metrics, support customer‑facing teams with training and demos, and drive continuous improvement based on user feedback and market insights. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the full product lifecycle of AI software, from concept to launch. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. - Conduct market research, analyze user feedback, and monitor competitor products to inform product decisions. - Translate business requirements into clear, actionable product specifications for development teams. - Define success metrics, monitor usage, and identify areas for improvement. - Champion customer‑centric design and ensure product usability and quality. - Facilitate cross‑functional communication to align teams on product goals. - Support customer‑facing teams with training, demos, and launch support. Required Skills: - 2–6+ years of experience in product management. - Proficiency in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and working in fast‑paced environments. - Proven track record of successfully launching and iterating software products. - Strong problem‑solving and strategic thinking abilities. - Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) are advantageous.

Londonhybrid working, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

20-12-2025