About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Experience implementing AI-first or AI-native engineering modelsProven experience leading engineering transformation initiatives at scaleStrong software engineering background with hands-on technical credibilityPractical experience with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar platformsDeep understanding of modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, and platform engineeringExperience driving change, influencing stakeholders, and introducing new engineering ways of workingStrong communication skills with the ability to engage engineers, architects, and executive leadership alikeSolid understanding of large language models (LLMs), AI capabilities, and their practical application within software developmentBackground within enterprise SaaS, OSS/BSS, telecom, media, or large-scale software environmentsExperience developing engineering frameworks, operating models, or transformation programsKnowledge of AI governance, compliance, and secure software development practices Responsibilities: Lead our AI-first engineering transformation across our Communications & Media portfolioDrive the evolution from traditional SDLC practices to AI-first software developmentDefine and implement scalable AI-enabled engineering workflows and operating modelsEstablish repeatable patterns for AI-assisted and AI-native software developmentPartner with engineering leadership to embed AI into everyday engineering practicesWork directly with developers, architects, and technical leaders as a player-coachImplement and optimize tools such as GitHub Copilot Enterprise, Claude Code, and emerging AI engineering platformsBuild reference implementations, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts that showcase best practicesIdentify opportunities to automate engineering activities across the software lifecycleFoster an AI-first mindset within engineering teamsCoach engineers on the transition from AI-assisted development to AI-native engineeringCreate training programs, playbooks, frameworks, and enablement materialsAct as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders and teams throughout the transformation journeyDefine engineering guardrails for responsible AI adoptionDevelop best practices around code quality and validation, security and IP protection, compliance, auditability, and traceabilityCollaborate with architecture and platform teams to integrate AI capabilities into core engineering ecosystemsDefine and monitor key transformation KPIs, including AI tool adoption rates, developer productivity improvements, development cycle time reduction, and software quality metricsUse measurable outcomes to continuously improve tooling, processes, and ways of working Technologies: AICI/CDClaude CodeCloudCopilotCTOCursorDevOpsGitHubOSSSecurity More:
We are Hansen (ASX: HSN), a global provider of software and services to the communications, media, energy, and utilities industries, supporting more than 600 customers across 80+ countries. Our platforms power critical business processes from customer engagement and revenue management to product innovation and service delivery. We are investing in the transformation from traditional software engineering to AI-first engineering, and this role sits at the centre of that journey. This is a full-time opportunity to help define what AI-first software engineering looks like inside our global technology organisation and to build the transformation alongside our Office of the CTO, engineering leaders, architects, and development teams.
last updated 36 week of 2026