AI Developer (Azure AI or Copilot Stack)
We are seeking a highly skilled AI Developer with a 6‑month contract (potential extension) based in London Hybrid, with an Outside IR35 status.
Role Purpose: Your primary mission will be to design, build, and integrate innovative AI solutions leveraging the Microsoft Azure AI stack, with a specific focus on Microsoft Copilot technologies to enhance public service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new insights from government data.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and deploy robust AI applications and features using Azure AI Services or the Microsoft Copilot Stack.
* Specialise in the development, customisation, and integration of Microsoft Copilot solutions, including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and custom Copilots using Azure AI Studio and Copilot Studio.
* Take ownership of the end‑to‑end development lifecycle, from rapid prototyping and proof‑of‑concept to deploying scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions in a government cloud environment.
* Develop and integrate with APIs and data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity between AI services and existing government systems.
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams including data scientists, product managers, and other government stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical specifications.
* Adhere to government digital service standards, including GDS principles, and ensure all solutions meet stringent security, data protection, and accessibility requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Demonstrable commercial experience in developing and deploying AI solutions within the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem.
* Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Copilot (Copilot for M365, building custom Copilots) or Azure OpenAI Service (GPT models, embeddings, prompt engineering).
* Strong programming skills in Python or C# and experience with relevant SDKs (Azure SDK, LangChain, Semantic Kernel).
* Practical experience with Azure Cognitive Services (Vision, Speech, Language), Azure AI Search, Azure Document Intelligence, and Azure Machine Learning.
* Experience integrating AI solutions with databases, APIs, and data pipelines.
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments and proficiency with Git.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Knowledge of information security best practices, particularly those relevant to the Public Sector (NCSC guidelines).
* Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
* Understanding of responsible AI principles, fairness, transparency, and model governance.
* Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus but not essential.
Personal Attributes
* Self‑Starter: Highly motivated and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, taking ownership of deliverables.
* Problem‑Solver: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, results‑oriented approach.
* Clear Communicator: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.
* Team Player: Collaborative spirit with a proven ability to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary team.
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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