About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Azure AI Engineer to join a multidisciplinary AI delivery team responsible for developing and deploying AI-powered solutions on Microsoft Azure.This role is suited to experienced engineers from a range of backgrounds, including AI Engineering, Data & Context Engineering, Application Engineering, Full Stack Development, and Cloud Engineering. We are looking for individuals with deep expertise in one or more of these areas and a willingness to collaborate across the wider Azure AI ecosystem.Working within an agile AI squad, you will contribute to the design, development and delivery of AI-enabled services, intelligent assistants, retrieval systems and cloud-native applications.We Are Interested In Candidates With Experience In One Or More Of The Following AreasAI Engineering Azure AI Foundry Azure OpenAI Prompt Flow Prompt Engineering Agentic AI solutions AI orchestration and workflow automation AI evaluation and optimisation Responsible AI and guardrails Data & Context Engineering Azure AI Search Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Vector search and semantic retrieval Document ingestion and processing pipelines Context engineering Metadata management Evaluation datasets and testing frameworks Application Engineering Full stack application development React and TypeScript API integration Cloud-native development Authentication and authorisation CI/CD pipelines Secure software engineering Cloud & Integration Engineering Azure platform services Logic Apps Event-driven architectures Enterprise integration patterns Microservices Platform automation and DevOps Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on your area of expertise, you will contribute to: Designing and developing AI-powered business solutions. Building AI assistants, copilots and intelligent workflows. Developing retrieval and knowledge management capabilities. Creating secure and scalable cloud-native applications. Integrating AI services with enterprise systems and data sources. Implementing security, governance and operational controls. Supporting deployment, testing and optimisation of AI solutions. Collaborating with analysts, architects and delivery teams to deliver business outcomes. Essential Skills & ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one of the following: Azure AI and Generative AI development. Data engineering and retrieval architectures. Full stack application development. Cloud-native software engineering. Enterprise integration and platform engineering. You should also possess: Strong problem-solving and technical design skills. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary delivery. This role requires active UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Due to programme requirements, only candidates holding current and transferable SC clearance at the point of application can be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to maintain clearance for the duration of the engagement.Desirable Experience Azure certifications. Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs). Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks. Experience working within secure or regulated environments. Exposure to enterprise-scale AI deployments.BenefitsWhy people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability. UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence. Employee Benefits Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice Contributed Pension Scheme Death in service cover About UBDS GroupAt UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Azure AI Engineer to join a multidisciplinary AI delivery team responsible for developing and deploying AI-powered solutions on Microsoft Azure.
This role is suited to experienced engineers from a range of backgrounds, including AI Engineering, Data & Context Engineering, Application Engineering, Full Stack Development, and Cloud Engineering. We are looking for individuals with deep expertise in one or more of these areas and a willingness to collaborate across the wider Azure AI ecosystem.
Working within an agile AI squad, you will contribute to the design, development and delivery of AI-enabled services, intelligent assistants, retrieval systems and cloud-native applications.
We Are Interested In Candidates With Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas
AI Engineering
- Azure AI Foundry
- Azure OpenAI
- Prompt Flow
- Prompt Engineering
- Agentic AI solutions
- AI orchestration and workflow automation
- AI evaluation and optimisation
- Responsible AI and guardrails
Data & Context Engineering
- Azure AI Search
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Vector search and semantic retrieval
- Document ingestion and processing pipelines
- Context engineering
- Metadata management
- Evaluation datasets and testing frameworks
Application Engineering
- Full stack application development
- React and TypeScript
- API integration
- Cloud-native development
- Authentication and authorisation
- CI/CD pipelines
- Secure software engineering
Cloud & Integration Engineering
- Azure platform services
- Logic Apps
- Event-driven architectures
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Microservices
- Platform automation and DevOps
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your area of expertise, you will contribute to:
- Designing and developing AI-powered business solutions.
- Building AI assistants, copilots and intelligent workflows.
- Developing retrieval and knowledge management capabilities.
- Creating secure and scalable cloud-native applications.
- Integrating AI services with enterprise systems and data sources.
- Implementing security, governance and operational controls.
- Supporting deployment, testing and optimisation of AI solutions.
- Collaborating with analysts, architects and delivery teams to deliver business outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one of the following:
- Azure AI and Generative AI development.
- Data engineering and retrieval architectures.
- Full stack application development.
- Cloud-native software engineering.
- Enterprise integration and platform engineering.
You should also possess:
- Strong problem-solving and technical design skills.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary delivery.
- This role requires active UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Due to programme requirements, only candidates holding current and transferable SC clearance at the point of application can be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to maintain clearance for the duration of the engagement.
Desirable Experience
- Azure certifications.
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks.
- Experience working within secure or regulated environments.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale AI deployments.
Benefits
Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group
Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.
UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.
Employee Benefits
- Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
- Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
- Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
- Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
- Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
- Contributed Pension Scheme
- Death in service cover
About UBDS Group
At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
UBDS GroupOur mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change. UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.UBDS DIGITALExceptional outcomes. Never compromise.UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.RAYOSeek a better way.Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
UBDS Group
Our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change.
UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.
UBDS DIGITAL
Exceptional outcomes. Never compromise.
UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.
UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.
RAYO
Seek a better way.
Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
