AI Applications Engineer

AI Applications EngineerThe AI Applications Engineer will build, own, and operate Euro Mechanical's AI and application platform on Microsoft Azure. This role establishes a secure, governed, company-owned foundation for AI, automation, document-processing, analytics, and back-office solutions across the group — working closely with business units, IT, and delivery partners to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency.The role covers the full lifecycle: design, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain the platform on Azure — data layer, model access, integrations, and supporting infrastructure — in line with agreed architecture, security, and governance requirementsOwn the platform post go-live: reliability, performance, security, scalability, and costWork with delivery partners during implementation to ensure knowledge, code, and expertise transfer to Euro MechanicalPartner with business units to identify AI, automation, and process-improvement opportunities, and translate these into practical solutionsDevelop AI assistants, copilots, document-processing tools, and back-office automation using Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot, and other approved technologiesDesign and optimise Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions (embeddings, retrieval, prompt engineering)Build prototypes through to production-ready applications, and deliver solutions such as sales inbox automation, AP/AR automation, bid-generation support, and profitability analyticsIntegrate solutions with Dynamics 365 F&O, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform, including APIs and data pipelinesMonitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and manage cloud cost and performanceMaintain technical documentation and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and not overly vendor-dependentWork within Euro Mechanical's AI and security policies, and act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders across the businessRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, or related field5+ years' hands-on experience in cloud engineering, software development, AI, data engineering, or automationProven experience owning a platform or production solution end-to-endStrong hands-on Azure experience (compute, storage, networking, security, monitoring, governance)Practical experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, or similar enterprise AI servicesStrong knowledge of generative AI: agents, RAG, embeddings, vector search, prompt engineeringStrong API development, systems integration, Python and SQL proficiencyExperience integrating with Dynamics 365 (F&O preferred), Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power PlatformSolid understanding of application security, IAM, data protection, and cloud governanceStrong documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skillsAzure certifications (Developer, Data Engineer, or AI Engineer Associate) advantageousExperience with agentic workflows, RPA, or transferring capability from a delivery partner is a plusTo express interest, please apply online, and we will contact suitable candidates shortly.