AI Architect/AI Engineer

Role: AI Engineer/AI Architect Location: Bristol, Leeds, Manchester (2days Onsite) Contract Type Key Responsibilities · Define enterprise architecture for Microsoft Copilot and Agentic AI solutions. · Design scalable multi-agent architectures using Copilot Studio and Azure AI services. · Establish integration patterns between Microsoft Copilot ecosystem and Workday. · Design MCP and A2A communication frameworks for collaborative AI agents. · Define AI governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI controls. · Lead technical discovery workshops with business and technology stakeholders. · Provide architectural oversight throughout solution delivery. · Support knowledge transfer, solution adoption, and operational readiness. · Collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, and product owners. Required Skills \& Experience Essential · Proven experience delivering Microsoft Agentic AI solutions in enterprise environments. · Deep expertise in: o Microsoft 365 Copilot o Copilot Studio o Azure AI Services o Azure OpenAI o Azure AI Foundry · Strong understanding of: o Multi-Agent Architectures o MCP (Model Context Protocol) o A2A (Agent-to-Agent) Communication o RAG Architectures o Enterprise AI Governance · Experience integrating AI solutions with Workday. · Experience defining AI operating models and governance frameworks. · Ability to engage with senior business and technology stakeholders. · Strong consulting and customer-facing skills. Desirable · Banking or Financial Services experience. · Microsoft AI certifications. · Experience with enterprise security, compliance, and risk frameworks. · Experience leading AI transformation programmes.