AI Integration Engineer

Senior AI Automation Engineer

Please read the below high-level overview of this role first before getting in touch

We're looking for a hands-on Senior AI Integration Engineer with strong Python, Azure and API integration experience who has successfully deployed AI-powered solutions into secure, scalable production environments. The ideal candidate will combine excellent backend engineering expertise with a track record of integrating AI services into business applications, managing cloud deployments and driving solutions from concept through to operational support.

If this sounds like a good match for you, call Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment ASAP Full contact details for me are available on my LinkedIn profile.

The Role

As a Senior AI Integration Engineer, you'll take ownership of end-to-end AI solutions, designing, building and deploying applications that are robust, reliable and ready for production. You'll develop backend services, orchestrate APIs and integrate AI capabilities into business applications and operational workflows. Working within Azure cloud environments, you'll ensure solutions are secure, scalable and supported by strong monitoring, performance optimisation and operational processes.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, taking ownership of delivery and building solutions that make a tangible difference. You'll collaborate closely with architects, product teams and AI specialists while helping to raise engineering standards and support the development of more junior colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering end-to-end AI-powered solutions from concept through to production support.
• Building scalable backend services and API integrations that enable enterprise-grade AI applications.
• Managing Azure-based deployments with a focus on security, reliability and performance.
• Implementing monitoring, observability, error handling and operational support practices.
• Embedding responsible AI principles, governance and controls into every stage of delivery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Supporting and mentoring engineers while contributing to engineering best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in backend software engineering and systems integration.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based application deployment.
• Experience integrating AI, machine learning or data-driven services into production environments.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices and application architecture.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL.
• Experience with production operations, monitoring, troubleshooting and support.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for solving real business problems through technology.

Why Apply?

You'll join an ambitious and innovative environment where AI is a strategic priority, giving you the opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives with genuine business impact. You'll have the freedom to experiment, the support to grow your expertise and the chance to help shape the future of enterprise AI adoption while working alongside talented engineers and technology leaders.If you're passionate about building production-grade AI solutions and want to be part of a team turning emerging technologies into measurable outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 27 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.
• Financial wellbeing tools and support.
• Electric car scheme.
• Access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a large suite of on-demand learning and development courses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond AI prototypes and build real, production-grade AI agents, automation workflows and Python services that have a direct impact on business operations.

If interested, contact Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment ASAP.

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