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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft AI Solutions Architect - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Hub, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Office365, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Microsoft Fabric, Enterprise Integration, Virtual Agents, Powerapps - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/microsoft-ai-solutions-architect ## About the Role Strong experience delivering Microsoft solutions within a consultancy or Microsoft partner A background in Power Platform, Modern Work or Microsoft 365 Experience designing solutions across multiple Microsoft technologies The ability to lead customer workshops and technical discovery sessions Strong business-process mapping and requirements-gathering experience The ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical architectures Experience producing solution designs, recommendations and implementation plans Confidence engaging senior technical and business stakeholders An understanding of governance, security, compliance and enterprise delivery Strong written, verbal and presentation skills A genuine interest in Microsoft AI, Copilot and agentic technologies The motivation to become a recognised specialist in Microsoft AI architectureParticularly Relevant Experience ## Description This is not an AI research role, and you do not need years of machine-learning or data-science experience. It is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role for someone who understands Microsoft technology, business processes and how to design practical enterprise solutions. You will work directly with organisations to identify where AI can create value, define the right architecture and guide solutions from initial discovery through to deployment, governance and adoption. You will join an established Microsoft Solutions Partner that is investing heavily in its AI capability and building a dedicated practice around Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and agentic solutions. For an experienced Power Platform or Modern Work professional, this offers a clear route into a senior Microsoft AI position. What You'll Be Doing You will lead customer engagements across discovery, architecture, advisory and delivery, including: Leading discovery workshops with technical and business stakeholders Understanding customer challenges, processes and transformation objectives Identifying practical AI, Copilot and automation use cases Designing secure, scalable Microsoft AI solution architectures Producing solution designs, implementation plans and technical recommendations Architecting Copilot agents and intelligent automation solutions Connecting Microsoft AI solutions with enterprise systems, APIs and data sources Guiding delivery teams through build, testing and deployment Advising customers on governance, security, compliance and responsible AI Helping organisations develop AI roadmaps and adoption strategies Supporting the development of business cases and ROI assessments Defining operating models for AI and agent-based solutions Delivering technical demonstrations, presentations and enablement sessions Mentoring consultants and sharing architectural best practice Contributing to reusable frameworks, accelerators and new AI propositions Supporting the continued growth of the Microsoft AI practiceTechnologies You'll Work With You will gain hands-on exposure to technologies including: Microsoft Copilot Studio Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot Chat Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Services Agent Builder and custom agents Power Automate Power Apps Dataverse Microsoft Fabric Power BI and OneLake SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Generative AI and retrieval-augmented generation APIs, connectors and enterprise integrationsWho We're Looking For We are particularly interested in senior professionals from a Microsoft consulting or partner background who have experience across Power Platform, Modern Work or Microsoft 365., Power Automate, Power Apps and Dataverse SharePoint, Teams and Microsoft 365 Power Platform architecture and governance Centre of Excellence or enterprise Power Platform programmes Workflow and business-process automation Microsoft 365 Copilot or Copilot Studio Custom agents, actions, workflows and knowledge sources Azure AI Foundry or Azure AI Services Generative AI and agentic AI concepts Retrieval-augmented generation Microsoft Fabric, Power BI or OneLake API, connector and enterprise integration design AI governance, security and responsible AI Change management, adoption and enablement programmes Delivery within secure, regulated or enterprise environmentsRelevant Microsoft certifications could include: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals AI-102: Azure AI Engineer Associate DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Microsoft Applied Skills relating to Copilot Studio and Azure AICertifications are beneficial, but practical consulting, architecture and customer-delivery experience will be equally important. What's on Offer £75,000-£85,000 base salary, depending on experience £5,000 annual cash car allowance Nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday off Remote-first working across the UK Access to the Reading office and regional hubs Dedicated professional training and development budget Support with Microsoft AI, Copilot and Azure certifications Structured progression within a growing Microsoft AI practice Private medical insurance through Vitality Medical cash plan through Medicash Income protection Life assurance Employee wellbeing support 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service Your birthday off Holiday buy-and-sell scheme 5.5% employer pension contribution Electric vehicle scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Discounted gym membership Quarterly development and progression reviews Recognition schemes, performance awards and spot bonuses Regular company meetings and team events Great Place to Work certified cultureLocation This is a remote UK role. There will be occasional travel for customer workshops, project delivery and team meetings, typically around once or twice per month. Architect the Next Generation of Microsoft Solutions They will be people who already understand Microsoft technology, customer environments, enterprise architecture and how organisations actually operate. They will know how to take an emerging technology and turn it into a secure, scalable and commercially valuable solution. That is why your Power Platform or Modern Work background matters. 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