Junior Software Developer / AI Developer

Legal-Pythia is an Edinburgh-based legal technology company building Explainable AI (XAI) tools that support legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and ESG / “bluewashing” verification. We operate across the UK, DACH, and US markets, and our platform is designed to meet the EU AI Act’s standards for high-risk sectors.

We are a small, fast-moving team, and this newly created role will work closely with our founders on live product used by real clients, not just internal tooling.

• A brand-new, permanent position on our engineering team.
• 35 hours per week, paid at least the real Living Wage (£13.45/hour).
• Based in our Edinburgh office (Third Floor, 3 Hill Street, New Town, EH2 3JP), with remote working possible.
• Start date any time before 31 March 2027.
• Hands-on work building and shipping features on our AI/XAI platform, alongside our founding and development team.

• A genuine interest in software development and how AI systems are built and deployed responsibly.
• Some grounding in programming — through study, self-teaching, internships, or prior work.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn quickly in a small-team environment.
• Edinburgh-based candidates are especially welcome, though remote working can be discussed.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those who live in the local area, have a right to live and work in the UK and fall within one or more of the following groups:

• unemployed disabled and or D/deaf person (including those experiencing mental health issues and those who have an impairment or long-term health condition)
• person at risk of long-term unemployment and in receipt of reserved benefits.