AI & Emerging technologies

AI Engineer

Shortlist Recruitment

Chester · Cheshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this AI Engineer role you will take AI concepts from concept to production, delivering AI-powered applications within a large organisation. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutions and shape AI quality, security and monitoring practices. The role focuses on applying Azure-based AI capabilities to real business needs and driving responsible AI use. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position with a strong emphasis on learning and technology adoption.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working
  • excellent benefits package
Responsibilities
  • Develop and integrate AI-powered applications using Microsoft and Azure technologies
  • Build and improve RAG-based solutions, intelligent search and knowledge services
  • Explore and develop AI agents capable of automating business processes
  • Create prototypes and proof of concepts to assess new AI technologies and use cases
  • Contribute to design, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement of AI solutions
  • Collaborate with software engineers and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutions
  • Help establish best practices around AI quality, security, monitoring and responsible use
Key requirements
  • Strong commercial software development experience, ideally with C#/.NET and/or Python
  • Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning or generative AI technologies
  • Experience working with Azure and cloud-based technologies
  • Knowledge of Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Foundry, Semantic Kernel, RAG or vector databases
  • Understanding of AI agents, LLMs and modern AI development approaches
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, including source control, testing and CI/CD
  • Genuine interest in AI and enthusiasm for learning new technologies
  • C#/.NET
  • Python
  • Azure
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Microsoft Foundry
  • Semantic Kernel

Reference: WJ-747_31159273

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