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# AI Engineer

- **Company:** ShortList Recruitment Limited
- **Location:** Chester, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5851435650

## About the Role

* Strong commercial software development experience, ideally with C#/.NET and/or Python
 * Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning or generative AI technologies
 * Experience working with Azure and cloud-based technologies
 * Knowledge of technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Foundry, Semantic Kernel, RAG or vector databases
 * Understanding of AI agents, LLMs and modern AI development approaches
 * Strong software engineering fundamentals, including source control, testing and CI/CD
 * Genuine interest in AI and enthusiasm for learning new technologies

This AI Engineer role would suit an experienced software developer who has built up meaningful hands-on experience with AI through commercial projects, proof of concepts or personal development. The key requirement is strong software engineering ability combined with a genuine passion for AI and the motivation to keep developing your knowledge as the technology evolves.

## Description

* Develop and integrate AI-powered applications using modern Microsoft and Azure technologies
 * Build and improve RAG-based solutions, intelligent search and knowledge services
 * Explore and develop AI agents capable of completing tasks and automating business processes
 * Create prototypes and proof of concepts to assess new AI technologies and use cases
 * Contribute to the design, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement of AI solutions
 * Work closely with software engineers and business stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutions
 * Help establish best practices around AI quality, security, monitoring and responsible use


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