AI Platform Specialist

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Company Description Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core valuesdriven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you. Job Description Role Purpose Build and deploy AI solutions that drive measurable productivity gains across Version 1’s support functions. This role is the hands-on technical delivery engine for internal AI adoption, responsible for building Copilot Studio solutions, deploying Azure AI environments, and turning business process pain points in HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing into working AI-powered tools. Context Version 1’s AI Native strategy extends beyond software delivery into every function of the business. Support functions represent some of the highest-impact opportunities for AI-driven efficiency, but they need dedicated build capacity to realise that value. The AI Platform Specialist provides that capacity. Working directly under the AI Solutions & Internal Adoption Lead, this role translates business requirements from support function stakeholders into deployed solutions. The focus is practical delivery: understanding the process, building the solution, deploying it reliably, and handing it over with proper documentation and support. Key Responsibilities Build and deploy AI solutions for support functions including HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing, aligned to measurable efficiency targets Develop Copilot Studio agents and automations tailored to internal business processes, from intake through to production deployment Deploy and configure Azure AI Foundry environments to support internal solution builds, ensuring consistency and security standards Implement AI landing zone templates for internal projects, adapting the CoE reference architecture to specific function requirements Maintain demo, lab, and production environments supporting internal adoption with 99% availability Work directly with support function stakeholders to understand workflows, identify automation opportunities, and validate solution fit Create deployment automation scripts and reusable patterns to accelerate delivery of standard AI configurations Document all solutions with architecture guides, operational runbooks, and user-facing support materials Collaborate with BATS on infrastructure provisioning, networking, and security integration for internal deployments FY26 Objectives Build and deploy 5 AI solutions for support functions with documented time savings and efficiency impact Deploy 3 AI landing zones using the CoE reference architecture by end of Q2 Deliver 5 Copilot Studio agents across HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing use cases Maintain 99% availability on all internal solution environments throughout FY26 Create deployment automation for standard AI patterns, reducing provisioning time by 50% Document all solutions and platform configurations with comprehensive operational runbooks Qualifications Skills & Experience Required 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 for business process automation Experience deploying and configuring cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) Ability to engage with non-technical business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into working solutions Solid understanding of cloud security principles, identity management (Azure AD/Entra ID), and networking fundamentals Experience maintaining production-grade environments with defined SLAs and monitoring Desirable Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AI-102, or AI-900) Experience building solutions for HR, Finance, or Legal business processes Knowledge of multi-agent orchestration patterns and frameworks (Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or LangChain) Familiarity with EU AI Act compliance requirements and AI governance frameworks Experience working within an IT consultancy or managed services environment Key Relationships AI Solutions & Internal Adoption Lead (direct line manager, priorities and day-to-day direction) Support function stakeholders in HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing (requirements, feedback, and adoption) AI Engineering & Developer Productivity Lead (collaboration on tooling, measurement, and reusable patterns) AI Enablement & Adoption Lead (demo environments and enablement support for Champions) BATS (infrastructure provisioning, networking, and security) DPO (productivity measurement and efficiency tracking for internal solutions) Additional Information Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Video links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_d3ELTH5zo