Azure Software Engineer (AI) (SC Cleared)

Azure Software Engineer (AI) SC Cleared | AI & Azure | £650-£750 per day | Inside IR35 | 10-Month Contract

Join a Cutting-Edge AI Transformation Programme

We are seeking an experienced Azure Software Engineer (AI) to join a high-profile programme delivering next-generation AI-powered capabilities within a secure and highly regulated environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and Cloud Engineering, designing and building intelligent, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in transforming business requirements into scalable, secure and production-ready AI applications, working alongside architects, data scientists, engineers and stakeholders across a complex enterprise landscape.

If you're passionate about Azure, AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and building innovative solutions that create real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Azure Software Engineer (AI), you will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying intelligent applications and AI-driven solutions using Microsoft's Azure ecosystem.

Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, you'll contribute across the full AI life cycle, from experimentation and proof of concept through to deployment, optimisation and ongoing support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing AI-enabled applications using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services and Azure Machine Learning

• Building Generative AI solutions leveraging LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Integrating Machine Learning models into enterprise applications using Azure ML endpoints and APIs

• Developing scalable APIs and cloud-native services

• Creating robust data ingestion, transformation and processing pipelines

• Implementing MLOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, retraining and life cycle management

• Applying Responsible AI principles and governance standards

• Working closely with architects, data engineers, data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions

Essential Skills & Experience

Azure & AI

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Azure OpenAI

  • Azure AI Services

  • Azure Machine Learning

  • Azure AI Search

• Experience designing and delivering AI-enabled cloud-native applications

• Practical experience with Generative AI technologies

• Knowledge of RAG architectures, embeddings and prompt engineering

• Experience integrating AI models into production environments

Software Engineering

• Strong development experience with:

  • Python

  • C#

  • JavaScript/TypeScript

• API design and development

• Microservices and distributed systems

• Modern software engineering best practices

Cloud & DevOps

• Strong Azure platform expertise

• Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions

• CI/CD pipeline implementation

• Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)

• Azure Monitor and Application Insights

• Infrastructure and application observability

Data & MLOps

• Data pipeline development (ETL/ELT)

• Azure Data Lake, Synapse and Cosmos DB

• MLOps and model life cycle management

• Model monitoring, performance optimisation and drift detection

What We're Looking For

You'll be a collaborative and technically curious engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving challenging problems.

You'll bring:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities

• A passion for emerging AI technologies

• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments

• The ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

• A focus on quality, security and operational excellence

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this programme, candidates must:

• Hold active SC Security Clearance

• Be a Sole UK National

• Hold a British Passport

• Be eligible to work within secure government and defence environments

Contract Details

• 10-Month Initial Contract

• Inside IR35

• £650-£750 per day

• Remote Working

• Occasional travel to Reading or Warton

• Immediate Interviews Available

If you're an experienced Azure AI Engineer looking to work on innovative, mission-critical programmes using the latest Azure and Generative AI technologies, apply today.