At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and deployment of innovative AI solutions using Microsoft technologies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on generative AI.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative and dynamic environment with great career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI technology and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in AI development and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lead Agentic AI Engineer to join our team and drive the design, development, and deployment of production‑grade generative AI and agentic solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who has hands‑on experience building AI solutions, orchestrating agentic workflows, implementing evaluation frameworks, and taking solutions into secure, scalable, and cost‑optimised production environments using platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Agent Framework, and Copilot Studio.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of technical solution design and architecture decisions, bringing clarity from ambiguous client requirements.
- Act as the technical lead on projects, guiding implementation approach, engineering standards, and best practices.
- Design, develop, and deploy Agentic AI and GenAI solutions in enterprise environments.
- Lead end‑to‑end solution delivery, from discovery and design through implementation, deployment, and handover.
- Make clear technical design decisions that support scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
- Lead and mentor junior team members, helping them deliver high‑quality outcomes and grow their technical capability.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
- Manage technical stakeholders and client conversations, translating business needs into practical AI solution designs.
- Support or lead pre‑sales activities, including solution shaping, technical estimations, demos, proposals, and client discussions.
- Lead implementation during delivery, ensuring the proposed solution is built to the agreed architecture and quality standards.
Lead Agentic AI Engineer employer: Avanade Inc.
Avanade Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, particularly in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge training and development opportunities, enabling you to lead impactful initiatives in AI-driven threat hunting. Located in a vibrant tech hub, our team enjoys a supportive work environment that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
