Ai Engineer in Dartford

Company Description
Goaco is a global consultancy established in **** and headquartered in the UK, specialising in delivering secure, innovative, and user-focused digital solutions.
With expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, data & AI, software development, and cloud services, Goaco serves clients in both public and private sectors across the UK, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
The company is powered by over 100 in-house professionals and a vast network of 16,000+ associate consultants under the Goaco Group.
As trusted UK Government digital experts, Goaco is dedicated to providing scalable and secure solutions that address real-world challenges, driving impactful and sustainable transformation.
This role is ideal for an experienced .
NET Software Developer who wants to progress into AI Engineering, with full training, mentoring, and certification support provided.
ROLE OBJECTIVE
The AI Engineer (Training & Certification Provided) will design, build, and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise-grade software solutions.
While prior AI engineering experience is not required, you must have strong .
NET development skills and a genuine interest in AI.
Goaco will provide structured training and support towards Microsoft Azure AI certifications, including Azure AI Engineer Certified, enabling you to grow into the role while delivering real solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Software Engineering (.NET Focus)
Design and develop high-quality services using
C# and .
NET (.NET 6+)
.
Build secure, scalable APIs and backend components.
Apply clean code, testing, and modern engineering practices.
Contribute to cloud-native application architectures.
2. AI Engineering (Training Provided)
Learn and apply AI technologies using
Microsoft Azure AI services
and
Azure OpenAI
.
Integrate AI capabilities into .
NET applications.
Build AI-assisted features such as:
Intelligent search and knowledge retrieval
Workflow automation
Natural language interaction
Implement prompt handling, embeddings, and AI service orchestration.
3. Data & Integration
Work with structured and semi-structured data sources.
Support data preparation and integration for AI workflows.
Collaborate with data specialists to understand data quality and constraints.
4. Responsible & Secure AI Delivery
Deliver AI-enabled solutions aligned with:
Responsible AI principles
Security and privacy requirements
Governance and audit expectations
Support monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of AI features.
5. Collaboration & Professional Development
Work closely with engineers, architects, analysts, and delivery leads.
Participate in technical workshops, code reviews, and design sessions.
Complete supported training and
achieve Microsoft AI certifications.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Production-ready .
NET services enhanced with AI capabilities
Well-documented APIs and integration components
Secure and compliant AI-enabled features
Contributions to reusable engineering patterns and standards
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Strong commercial experience with C# and .
NET
(mandatory)
Experience building backend services and APIs
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices
Interest in AI and applied machine learning
Willingness to undertake training and certification
Highly Desirable
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Certification
(or willingness to achieve)
Experience using Microsoft Azure
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to data-driven or intelligent systems
WORKING STYLE
Developer-led, analytical, and outcome-focused
Curious and motivated to learn AI technologies
Comfortable working in evolving problem spaces
Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences