Senior AI Automation Engineer
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Job Title: Senior AI Automation Engineer
Contract: 6 months
Location: London - Hybrid (2 to 3 days a week in office)
Rate: £800 - £850 inside umbrella
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Senior AI Automation Engineer to take the lead in designing and delivering cutting-edge AI and automation solutions across their core platforms, including UiPath, Azure AI, and Tungsten Automation. As a hands-on expert, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the organization's internal capabilities and ensuring seamless integration across various technologies.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Technical Ownership: Take charge of the bank's UiPath and Tungsten Automation platforms, ensuring they align with innovation goals.
- Solution Design: Develop AI and automation-driven solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Integration Mastery: Build robust integrations between Copilot Studio, UiPath, Azure AI, and Tungsten Automation.
- Prototype Development: Create prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and pilot-ready technical solutions that set the standard for excellence.
- Secure Architecture: Define and maintain secure integration patterns across all platforms, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
- Capability Exploration: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring new platform capabilities and AI features.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Architecture, Cybersecurity, and InfoSec teams to ensure all solutions meet security and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge Sharing: Produce comprehensive documentation and provide knowledge transfer to the wider Innovation team.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- Hands-On Expertise: Strong experience with UiPath development and architecture.
- AI Proficiency: Familiarity with Azure AI / Microsoft AI Foundry and AI-driven integrations.
- Integration Skills: Solid engineering skills, particularly in APIs, authentication, and secure design patterns.
- Coding Knowledge: Practical experience with coding languages such as Python, C#, or PowerShell.
- Industry Background: Experience in banking or other regulated industries is a plus.
- Security Awareness: A good understanding of enterprise security, data protection, and responsible AI principles.
Desirable
- Experience with Tungsten Automation or similar document automation / IDP platforms
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Copilot Studio extensibility (calling external services).
- Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Knowledge of M365 Copilot integration patterns.
- Understanding of cloud integration (APIM, private endpoints, secure connectivity).
- Experience working in global or distributed technical teams.
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