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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer / AI Solutions Specialist - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Performance Monitor, Nintex, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/ai-engineer-ai-solutions-specialist-sheffield_4819487 ## About the Role * Commercial experience building and deploying AI or Machine Learning solutions. * Strong Python development skills. * Experience working with REST APIs and systems integration. * Knowledge of LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases and modern AI frameworks. * Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure. * Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience integrating AI solutions with Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint or Teams. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience * AI governance and responsible AI practices. * MLOps or LLMOps environments. * Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI or AutoGen. * AI orchestration tools such as N8N. * Data governance and Microsoft Purview. * Prompt engineering and model fine-tuning. ## Description AI Engineer / AI Solutions Specialist Location: Sheffield Hybrid Type: Permanent Shape the Future of AI in a Growing Business An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AI Engineer / AI Solutions Specialist to join a well-established business embarking on its AI journey. This is a unique chance to become the organisation's first dedicated AI hire, taking ownership of how AI is implemented, governed and adopted across the business. You'll work closely with IT, business stakeholders and senior leadership to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation, build practical solutions and help establish a long-term AI roadmap. This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical delivery with stakeholder engagement and is excited by the opportunity to build AI capability from the ground up. What You'll Be Doing * Design, develop and deploy AI-powered solutions across the organisation. * Build AI assistants, copilots, intelligent automation tools and knowledge management solutions. * Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using internal business data. * Create scalable AI architectures and support the ongoing management of AI platforms and infrastructure. * Integrate AI solutions with business-critical systems, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint and other enterprise applications. * Work with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities for automation and AI adoption. * Ensure AI solutions operate in line with security, governance and compliance requirements. * Monitor performance, usage, reliability and cost of deployed AI solutions. What We're Looking For * Commercial experience building and deploying AI or Machine Learning solutions. * Strong Python development skills. * Experience working with REST APIs and systems integration. * Knowledge of LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases and modern AI frameworks. * Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure. * Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience integrating AI solutions with Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint or Teams. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience * AI governance and responsible AI practices. * MLOps or LLMOps environments. * Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI or AutoGen. * AI orchestration tools such as N8N. * Data governance and Microsoft Purview. * Prompt engineering and model fine-tuning. Why Apply? * Opportunity to become the first dedicated AI specialist within the business. * Significant autonomy and ownership. * Ability to shape AI strategy and influence future technology direction. * Broad exposure across technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and innovation. * Chance to make a visible impact through the adoption of AI solutions across the organisation. #4819487 - Ashley ## Related Videos - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)