AI Cloud Engineer
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Job description
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Design and implement cloud and AI-ready solutions on Azure (primary), Oracle Cloud, and AWS (as onboarded).
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Develop bespoke automation, integration, and AI-driven components to support business requirements.
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Build and maintain REST APIs, integration services, and identity-aware solution patterns.
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Deliver operational (BAU) and project support for cloud and AI workloads.
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Collaborate across teams to enhance platform stability, security, compliance, and cost efficiency.
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Drive automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
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Implement governance controls and guardrails for responsible, regulatory-compliant AI use.
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Produce architectural designs and engineering documentation to support scalable, repeatable solution patterns.
Requirements
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Deep hands-on Azure engineering experience, including Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/ARM/Terraform).
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Strong proficiency in Python and PowerShell for automation, integration, and AI workflows.
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Real-world experience implementing and supporting cloud platforms and identity solutions (Azure, Oracle, Entra ID).
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Experience developing REST APIs, integrating services, and implementing identity flows (OAuth2, tokens).
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Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI SDK/models, and applying AI services to real-world use cases.
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Strong knowledge of IAM, security patterns, governance, and compliance requirements.
Preferred Experience
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Experience with Azure API Management or similar API gateways.
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Exposure to AI governance, model lifecycle controls, or responsible AI implementation in regulated environments.
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Knowledge of Foundry, vectorisation patterns, or AI orchestration frameworks.
Key Skills (Prioritised)
Cloud Platforms Expertise:
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Azure (general engineering + PaaS services)
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Entra ID (identity architecture, authentication flows)
AI/ML & Generative AI:
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Azure OpenAI (deployment, integration, governance)
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OpenAI SDK, GPT models, embeddings and vector workflows
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Prompt engineering with governance and safety controls
Programming & Scripting
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Python (essential)
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PowerShell
Governance & Compliance
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Designing AI guardrails for regulated environments
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Security and compliance awareness in financial services
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Ability to operationalise Responsible AI controls
API Development & Integration
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REST API development and integration
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API Management / API Gateway patterns
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OAuth2, client credential flows, identity-driven service design