Technical Microsoft Lead - Copilot, Agentic - Bank - London

Technical Microsoft Lead - (Copilot, Agentic) - Bank - London

Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months

Start: ASAP

My client is looking for a Technical Lead, you will architect, develop, and deliver agentic AI solutions for Copilot Catalyst engagement. You will lead the technical implementation of the agentic framework, leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and related AI technologies. You will ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant, and will collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design and delivery of agentic AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Architect and implement the Declarative Agentic Framework, embedding governance, controls, and compliance best practices.
• Develop and validate pilot M365 agents (e.g., for document search, reporting, digital colleague scenarios).
• Collaborate with the Engagement Lead, BA, and PM to define requirements, delivery plans, and success metrics.
• Guide the team on technical standards, code quality, and solution architecture.
• Support enablement and training sessions for the teams, promoting safe citizen development.
• Advise on integration patterns (MCP, A2A), security, and data handling.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and drive adoption.
• Stay current with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and AI advancements; recommend adoption of new features.
• Ensure all solutions align with their compliance, governance, and risk management requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading technical delivery of AI/automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform.
• Hands-on expertise in Python for automation, integration, or AI/ML tasks.
• Strong understanding of MCP (Microsoft Cloud Platform), A2A (Application-to-Application) integration, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Track record of embedding controls, governance, and compliance in technical solutions.
• Experience in agile delivery, technical leadership, and mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills; able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience running workshops, technical demos, and enablement sessions.
• Ability to work in hybrid and remote teams, collaborating across functions.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, Power Platform certifications, or Copilot Studio credentials.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of "safe citizen development" principles.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements