AI Lead Architect – £95k – London

A leading Microsoft Partner is looking for an AI Lead Architect to lead its internal AI development team and drive the delivery of AI solutions across the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining AI architecture, software development and team management. You'll take ownership of AI projects from initial requirements through to production, working across Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI.

You will also lead a small team of engineers, work closely with senior stakeholders and shape the company's approach to AI adoption.

• Lead the design and development of AI applications, agents and automations.

• Build AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI.

• Develop custom applications, APIs and integrations using Python, C# or TypeScript.

• Build and integrate MCP servers to connect AI agents with internal systems.

• Own the architecture, security and governance of the internal AI environment.

• Work with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI and automation.

• Lead and mentor a small team of AI engineers.

• Establish development standards, monitoring and support processes.

• Oversee AI projects from initial concept through to production.

• Experience delivering AI solutions into production.

• Strong hands-on experience with Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry.

• Software development experience using Python, C# or TypeScript.

• Experience building APIs, integrations and MCP servers.

• Knowledge of RAG and Azure AI Search.

• Strong understanding of Azure and CI/CD processes.

• Experience with GitHub Copilot or other agentic development tools.

• Knowledge of Power Platform governance and security.

• Experience in solution architecture and technical leadership.

• Confident working with senior stakeholders.

Competitive, depending on experience.

London – Hybrid.

To find out more, apply with your CV or contact adam.w@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111.

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