Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure including Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI Service
• Proven experience building solutions with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform
• Experience deploying and configuring cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
• Ability to engage with non-technical business stakeholders
• Experience maintaining production-grade environments with defined SLAs and monitoring

Qualification:

• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AI-102, or AI-900)

Responsibilities:

• Build and deploy AI solutions for support functions including HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing
• Develop Copilot Studio agents and automations tailored to internal business processes
• Deploy and configure Azure AI Foundry environments ensuring consistency and security
• Implement AI landing zone templates adapting CoE reference architecture
• Maintain demo, lab, and production environments with 99% availability
• Work with support function stakeholders to understand workflows and validate solutions
• Create deployment automation scripts and reusable patterns
• Document solutions with architecture guides, operational runbooks, and support materials
• Collaborate with BATS on infrastructure provisioning, networking, and security integration

Additional responsibilities:

• Translate business requirements from support function stakeholders into deployed solutions
• Hand over solutions with proper documentation and support
• Support internal AI adoption and efficiency targets
• Maintain 99% availability on all internal solution environments throughout FY26
• Deliver 5 Copilot Studio agents across HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing use cases
• Deploy 3 AI landing zones using CoE reference architecture by end of Q2
• Create deployment automation reducing provisioning time by 50%
• Document all solutions and platform configurations with comprehensive operational runbooks

Nice to have:

• Experience building solutions for HR, Finance, or Legal business processes
• Knowledge of multi-agent orchestration patterns and frameworks (Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, LangChain)
• Familiarity with EU AI Act compliance requirements and AI governance frameworks
• Experience working within an IT consultancy or managed services environment

More skills:

Cognitive Services, Cloud security principles, Identity management (Azure AD/Entra ID), Networking fundamentals

Other:

• Version 1 is a 3300+ strong company with €350/£300m revenue
• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• Award-winning employer with Great Place to Work recognition
• Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme
• Strong career progression and mentorship coaching
• Flexible and remote working options
• Financial wellbeing initiatives including pension, private healthcare, life assurance, financial advice, and employee discount scheme
• Employee wellbeing schemes including gym discounts, bike to work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, and employee assistance programme
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced leave policies
• Educational assistance and incentivised certifications including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Annual Excellence Awards and 'Call-Out' platform
• Environment, social and community initiatives fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging