Lead AI Developer

Description:

Lead AI Engineer
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£80,000

An innovative and growing technology organisation delivering intelligent business systems to clients across the UK. The company operates within a Microsoft Azure hosted environment and is focused on using AI and automation to improve performance, efficiency, and insight across its software solutions.
  
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team that values collaboration, technical curiosity, and practical problem solving.
  
The Lead AI Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven solutions across a Microsoft technology stack.
You will work closely with software engineers, data specialists, and product teams to integrate Azure AI, Microsoft CoPilot, and Model Context Protocol into existing business systems.
  
While experience with C# and .NET would be highly beneficial, it is not essential if you have strong hands-on experience integrating AI solutions within Microsoft Azure and related services.
  
Required Skills and Experience

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, ideally including Azure AI or Cognitive Services
Practical knowledge of integrating AI, automation, or data services within a Microsoft ecosystem
Strong understanding of APIs, data flows, and application architecture
Experience of .NET and C# development is desirable but not essential
Familiarity with CoPilot, Model Context Protocol, or similar AI technologies
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skill This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of AI innovation within a modern Microsoft Azure environment. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of intelligent features using Azure AI, CoPilot, and Model Context Protocol, driving meaningful improvements in automation, efficiency, and user experience across key business systems.

Please apply immediately to be considered