AI Developer (Azure / Co-pilot Studio / AI Foundry)
Hybrid (2–3 days onsite, Guildford) | Public Sector | Permanent
Salary & Benefits
* £47,000 – £60,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
* 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* 15% employer pension contribution
* Plus an extensive benefits package and excellent work-life balance
The Opportunity
Gravitas are working with a large, forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in enterprise AI enablement across the Microsoft ecosystem.
With foundational licensing already in place (including Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry) and early-stage prototypes underway, they are now looking for a hands-on AI Developer to take ownership of building out capability, standards and scalable solutions.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to set up and shape the AI function, defining how AI is designed, governed and deployed across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
The Role
You’ll sit within a well-established Microsoft-first IT function responsible for M365, Power Platform and Dynamics services, and take a leading role in embedding AI across the organisation.
The position blends low-code and pro-code AI development, with a strong focus on real-world deployment rather than experimentation.
Key focus areas include:
* Copilot Studio: building internal copilots, knowledge assistants and automated workflows
* Azure AI Foundry: developing advanced, Python-based solutions in secure environments
* Creating enterprise-ready AI solutions, not just prototypes
* Establishing governance, guardrails and best practices from the ground up
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and implement AI solutions using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services and Azure ML
* Build and deploy solutions across Copilot Studio and Power Platform
* Lead on RAG patterns, prompt engineering and enterprise AI architecture
* Take ownership of environment strategy, ALM and deployment pipelines
* Define and implement AI governance, security and ethical frameworks
* Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to shape requirements
* Mature early-stage prototypes into scalable, production-ready services
* Act as a go-to SME for AI, supporting wider adoption across the organisation
What They’re Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience with Azure AI services (Foundry, Cognitive Services, Azure ML)
* Demonstrable delivery of AI solutions within an enterprise IT environment
* Strong understanding of:
* ALM, environments and deployment strategies
* Security, governance and Responsible AI principles
* Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of delivery
* Experience translating ambiguous requirements into practical solutions
Desirable
* Python and pro-code AI development experience
* Exposure to Copilot Studio or similar low-code AI platforms
* Knowledge of RAG, vector search and orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangChain)
* Experience establishing standards and guardrails from scratch
* Potential to take on technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities
Candidate Profile
This role is best suited to someone who:
* Can operate independently and “run with” initiatives without heavy oversight
* Brings enterprise IT maturity, not just academic or experimental exposure to AI
* Understands how to move from prototype to production
* Enjoys shaping frameworks, governance and best practice
* Wants to play a key role in a growing and evolving AI capability
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to define and shape AI capability from the ground up
* Work within a mature Microsoft environment with strong internal backing
* Exposure to both low-code and advanced AI engineering use cases
* High-impact role with visibility across the organisation
* Excellent benefits and long-term stability
Details
* Hybrid working (2–3 days onsite in Guildford)
* Flexible working environment
* Occasional out-of-hours work required for key releases or support
Interested?
Apply now or contact Gravitas Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.