Software Developer

Software Developer – Agentic AI Automation

Location: Borehamwood / Hybrid

Contract: Permanent - Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per year

Job Benefits: 33 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays | Pension Contributions | Volunteer Day | Group Life Assurance | Cinema Discounts | Online Shopping Discounts | Cycle to work Scheme | Discounted Gym Membership | Virtual GP | Health & Wellbeing Support 24/7 Helplines with access to trained counsellors for support| Exclusive discounts on our holidays for you, your friends and family | Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family

About the Role:

As a Software Developer specialising in agentic AI automation, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions that leverage agent-based AI models to automate complex workflows and drive innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, integrate agentic AI into existing systems, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business requirements

The role's responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications and automation solutions using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
• Build and implement agent-based AI models to automate tasks, optimise processes, and enable intelligent decision-making.
• Integrate agentic AI systems with cloud services, APIs, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, frameworks, and reusable components.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Monitor and maintain deployed AI agents, making improvements as needed.
• Safeguard Privacy and Data Security: Adhere to data protection regulations (such as UK GDPR), ensuring that personal and sensitive data is handled responsibly and securely at all stages of AI development and deployment
• Provide technical support and training to team members on agentic AI tools and best practices.
• Stay up to date with advancements in AI, automation, and software development.

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you have these essential skills:

• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Automation Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks and tools (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating AI agents into CI/CD pipelines and enterprise environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Recent experience designing, developing, and enhancing travel systems within a tour operator or travel technology environment.
• Strong understanding of key travel technology platforms (e.g. reservation systems, CRM, content management, pricing engines, etc.
• Strong business analysis capabilities – able to translate business requirements into system specifications
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a strong eye for process improvement
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and managing cross-functional relationship
• Preferred: Design, code, and test solutions using M365 tools like Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Apps, and Power Automate

About HF Holidays:

HF Holidays are a B Corp Certified British heritage brand with over 110 years of experience organising walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. We've been leading the way since 1913 and offer over 260 carefully curated guided and self-guided walking tours on six continents and in 40 destinations worldwide. Run as a co-operative, we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud to be part of a community with a shared passion for the great outdoors. Friendship, fun, fresh air, and the feelgood factor have always been our guiding principles. Our 500-strong team are based remotely, at our Head Office in Hertfordshire and across our 15 country houses located in some of the UK's best-loved national parks and National Landscapes.

Our Application Process:

To ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation process, we welcome candidates to submit their CVs without including personal identifying information, such as name, gender, age, race, religion, or any other factors that may reveal their identity. This practice aligns with our commitment to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants. If successful, you will be invited to an online / face-to-face interview.

Equity and Diversity:

We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. HF Holiday's has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination; We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out under the Equalities Act 2010 or any other characteristic protected by law.