About this role
Salary: £65,000 - 71,500 per year
Requirements: At least five years experience across AI, software engineering, ecommerce, platform engineering or a closely related areaStrong development skills in Python and JavaScript or TypeScriptExperience developing and optimising WordPress websites, including custom themes, plugins and API integrationsExperience integrating booking engines, ecommerce platforms and payment systemsPractical experience with OpenAI APIs, LLMs, RAG and agentic workflowsExperience integrating CRM platforms, WhatsApp Business, webhooks and third-party APIsStrong SQL, data-integration and dashboard-development skillsKnowledge of technical SEO, GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads tracking and conversion optimisationExperience with Opera Cloud or Opera V5The ability to translate commercial and operational requirements into practical technical solutionsStrong communication, documentation and project-delivery skillsWe are looking for experience in one or more of the following desirable areas: hospitality, travel or multi-property booking platforms, WooCommerce, Shopify or similar ecommerce technologies, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho or comparable CRM platforms, Django, React, Angular, AWS or other cloud and application-development technologies, WhatsApp Cloud API, Twilio or similar communication platforms Responsibilities: Build and manage WordPress websites from initial concept through to launchIntegrate booking engines, payment systems, ecommerce platforms and customer portalsImprove website performance, security, accessibility, technical SEO and conversion ratesManage GA4, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, Google Ads tracking and A/B testingAnalyse and optimise customer journeys to increase qualified leads, bookings and revenueDevelop lead-generation funnels, customer journey maps and revenue-tracking solutionsDevelop AI assistants for websites, WhatsApp, email and other customer communication channelsConnect AI agents with CRM, booking and customer-service platformsAutomate customer enquiries, lead qualification, booking support and follow-up communicationsBuild solutions using OpenAI APIs, large language models, RAG, embeddings, vector search and tool callingImplement permissions, monitoring, escalation processes and data-privacy controlsIntegrate third-party systems using APIs, webhooks and data pipelinesAutomate repetitive commercial and operational processesCreate dashboards and reporting tools covering leads, bookings, customer activity and performanceMaintain strong standards across documentation, testing, monitoring and system reliabilityIdentify opportunities to use AI and technology to improve revenue, operational efficiency and customer experienceEvaluate build-versus-buy decisions and recommend appropriate tools and platformsHelp transform internal AI tools into repeatable, client-facing productsCollaborate with engineering, marketing, management and commercial teams to deliver measurable results Technologies: AIAI AgentsAPIAWSAngularCloudCRMDjangoHubSpotSupportJavaScriptMarketingPythonRAGReactSQLSalesforceSecurityShopifyTypeScriptWordPress More:
We are partnering with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI, technology and digital commerce to hire an Ecommerce AI Engineer. You will join a collaborative, commercially focused team in Paddington, London, working in a hybrid arrangement on a 12-month outside IR35 contract with a day rate of £250-275 and 8-hour working days. We build innovative AI products, ecommerce platforms and digital tools that improve customer experience and business performance, and we are looking for someone who can turn commercial needs into practical technology solutions. Applicants must be UK residents, and no visa sponsorship or fully remote option is available. Successful candidates will be asked to present examples of their work during the interview process.
last updated 31 week of 2026