A growing organisation is looking to appoint an AI Factory Lead Architect to take ownership of its internal AI strategy, architecture and delivery.

This is an opportunity for an experienced AI / Solution Architect to lead the design and development of AI applications, intelligent agents and automations across the business, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and Power Platform.

You will combine hands-on technical delivery with solution architecture and technical leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify business opportunities, turn ideas into production-ready AI solutions and establish the governance needed to scale AI safely across the organisation.

• Design, build and oversee AI applications, agents, automations and dashboards, selecting the right technologies and architecture for each business requirement.

• Own the end-to-end architecture of the internal AI environment, including security, governance, infrastructure, cost management and DevOps processes.

• Lead discovery sessions with business stakeholders, translating business challenges into practical AI solutions with measurable benefits.

• Provide technical direction to the AI team, reviewing architecture and code, setting development standards and supporting technical progression.

• Develop and implement AI solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Azure DevOps and Power Platform.

• Design and develop AI agents, integrating internal systems, APIs and data sources through tools such as MCP.

• Establish appropriate AI governance, monitoring, support and release management processes to ensure solutions remain reliable as they scale.

• Support the wider business in adopting AI through reusable templates, development standards, documentation and best practices.

• Work closely with senior leadership, including the CTO, to prioritise AI initiatives, communicate technical risks and demonstrate business value.

• Proven experience as an AI Architect, Solution Architect, Technical Architect or similar senior AI engineering role.

• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering AI solutions into production, rather than solely developing proofs of concept.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry, including building and orchestrating complex AI agents.

• Experience with agentic AI, Generative AI, LLMs, tool calling and integrating AI solutions with business systems and data sources.

• Strong software engineering background with experience in Python, C# or TypeScript, alongside API development and integration.

• Practical experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), including building or consuming MCP servers.

• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), ideally with experience using Azure AI Search.

• Experience with Azure architecture, source control, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Understanding of Power Platform governance, including Copilot Studio, Power Automate and Dataverse.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Desirable:

• Previous experience leading a technical team or owning solution-level architecture.

• Experience within a Microsoft Partner, MSP or technology consultancy.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, information protection and data governance.

• Experience with GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools.

Salary: £90,000
Location: Hybrid Working

For more information, send your CV or get in touch directly at [email protected] or 0191 406 6111.

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