Senior AI Automation Engineer in Birmingham

Senior AI Automation Engineer in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 69750 - 85250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and build AI-powered workflows and automation solutions for real operational efficiency.
  • Company: Leading professional services firm with a focus on innovative AI capabilities.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Opportunity to influence AI adoption and grow into a leadership role.
  • Why this job: Join a greenfield AI project and make an immediate impact on operations.
  • Qualifications: Experience in automation solutions, Python, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.

Birmingham (Hybrid Approach 2–3 days onsite). Method Resourcing have partnered with a leading professional services firm to support the build of a new internal AI & automation capability within their tax technology function. This team is being created to drive real operational efficiency through AI and automation, not client-facing consulting, but building tools and systems that directly improve how the business runs day-to-day. You’ll be joining at an early stage of this journey, helping to design, build, and scale AI-powered workflows, internal platforms, and automation solutions that will be adopted quickly across the organisation. This is a hands‑on engineering role with real ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys building production-ready solutions and wants to play a key role in shaping how AI is used within a large enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build AI-powered agents and multi-step automation workflows
  • Develop Python-based services and automation pipelines for production use
  • Integrate AI solutions with internal systems using APIs and event‑driven architectures
  • Build reusable components such as connectors, tools, and integration layers
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and production-ready
  • Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical direction
  • Support and mentor junior engineers as the team grows
  • Translate business requirements into practical, working technical solutions

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience building automation solutions or internal tools
  • Hands‑on experience with Power Platform / Microsoft automation technologies
  • Exposure to AI / Copilot / LLM‑driven workflows (beyond basic usage)
  • Experience working with APIs and system integrations
  • Some experience with Python (or a strong willingness to develop further)
  • Ability to operate in a hands‑on, delivery-focused environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
  • Experience mentoring or supporting more junior team members

Why Join?

  • Be part of a greenfield AI capability within an established organisation
  • Work on real-world problems with immediate impact on operations
  • Move beyond traditional automation into AI‑driven engineering
  • Gain exposure to cutting‑edge tools across the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Influence how AI is adopted and scaled across the business
  • Clear opportunity to grow into a leadership position as the team expands

(Please note the employer is unable to offer any sponsorship)

Senior AI Automation Engineer in Birmingham employer: Method-Resourcing

Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on a high-profile public sector transformation programme. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your role as an Oracle Cloud Engineer. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a supportive team that prioritises security and governance in cloud solutions.

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Contact Details:

Method-Resourcing Recruitment Team

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