Artificial Intelligence Engineer

X4 Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
2 days ago
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Job Title:Azure AI Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type:6 Month Contract + chance for extension

Interview Process: Video Interviews held remotely

Rate:DOE Outside IR35


A consultancy client who are partnered with Microsoft are seeking an AI Consultant with expertise in utilising AI in Azure environments to join the team on a 6-month contract. This role sits within their extensive AI hub and has scope to service multiple industries - making this an excellent opportunity to gain wide industry exposure.


AI Consultant Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and optimise Azure-based generative AI solutions (e.g., Azure OpenAI Service using GPT models, VAEs, GANs) for generating text, imagery, and multimodal content.
  • Lead the delivery of creative, autonomous AI systems using Microsoft's stack, including Azure Cognitive Services and Azure Machine Learning.
  • Architect and deploy agentic AI systems capable of decision-making, learning from real-time data, and adapting over time using Azure infrastructure.
  • Build and coordinate multi-agent systems leveraging reinforcement learning, with seamless integration into enterprise Azure environments.
  • Collaborate with Microsoft Partner teams and clients to embed AI agents into business applications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform).
  • Work closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deploy production-grade AI models that align with Microsoft Responsible AI principles.
  • Support the development of POCs and scalable AI deployments using tools like Azure ML, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse.
  • Stay aligned with Microsoft’s AI roadmap and integrate Microsoft AI capabilities into client solutions.


AI Consultant Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience with generative AI and deep learning models (e.g., GPT via Azure OpenAI, GANs, VAEs).
  • Strong expertise in agentic AI systems, including multi-agent reinforcement learning and autonomous agents.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenAI Gym.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services including Azure ML, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Responsible AI frameworks and ethical considerations in deploying large-scale AI solutions.
  • Understanding of NLP and computer vision, especially using Microsoft tools such as Azure Cognitive Vision, Language Understanding (LUIS), and Text Analytics.
  • Previous experience working within a Microsoft Partner or consultancy environment is highly desirable


If you think this could be an exciting opportunity for you then please apply now! Alternatively connect with me on LinkedIn for further opportunities in this space:(24) Ryan Kwarteng | LinkedIn

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