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Forward Deployed AI Developer - Senior Associate - UK Wide
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Forward Deployed AI Developer - Senior Associate
Location - any UK office
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate Forward Deployed AI Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied artificial intelligence, agent development, and software engineering. You will work as part of a team that designs, develops, and implements AI agents and automation tools that drive innovation and change the way our business works.
Key Responsibilities
- Help with the design of, and develop, AI agents and automation tools to solve complex problems and improve business processes.
- Be part of a team that collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Build and orchestrate LLM agents, including prompt design, grounding and retrieval, and structured outputs.
- Test and evaluate agent behavior, including handling uncertainty and non-deterministic outputs.
- Build and configure solutions across the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse, together with solution management, environments, and application lifecycle management.
- Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems through APIs, including Graph, REST, SQL, SharePoint, and dedicated business systems.
- Develop cloud native skills on platforms such as Azure and AWS, and understand the AI offerings within them.
- Work on projects through the full delivery lifecycle, supporting the design, through development and build, testing, and into production.
- Support live products and triage defects with real users.
- Work within enterprise guardrails, including AI risk assessment, information security review, data loss prevention, environments, and licensing.
- Conduct data analysis and preparation to support the development and evaluation of AI solutions.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and apply them to projects.
- Document code, processes, and methodologies to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an AI developer or in a similar role, with a portfolio of projects.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and TypeScript.
- Working knowledge of Git and version control.
- Good understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and SQL.
- Experience with, or a strong willingness to develop skills in, the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse.
- Basic understanding of cloud computing and of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and their AI services.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Copilot Studio, or another agent orchestration platform.
- Experience of taking a product through enterprise governance, such as AI risk assessment, information security review, and data loss prevention.
- Front end, user experience, or product design exposure that signals an awareness of user considerations.
- Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- The chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects that make a difference.
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What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
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