Lead AI EngineerLocation: Cheshire (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)Type: PermanentSalary: £65,000-£80,000An innovative and growing technology organisation delivering intelligent business systems to clients across the UK. The company operates within a Microsoft Azure hosted environment and is focused on using AI and automation to improve performance, efficiency, and insight across its software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team that values collaboration, technical curiosity, and practical problem solving. The Lead AI Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven solutions across a Microsoft technology stack.You will work closely with software engineers, data specialists, and product teams to integrate Azure AI, Microsoft CoPilot, and Model Context Protocol into existing business systems. While experience with C# and .NET would be highly beneficial, it is not essential if you have strong hands-on experience integrating AI solutions within Microsoft Azure and related services. Required Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, ideally including Azure AI or Cognitive Services
• Practical knowledge of integrating AI, automation, or data services within a Microsoft ecosystem
• Strong understanding of APIs, data flows, and application architecture
• Experience of .NET and C# development is desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with CoPilot, Model Context Protocol, or similar AI technologies
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skill