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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Workplace Solution Architect (Microsoft 365 & AI) - **Company:** BearingPoint United Kingdom - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £64,255.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Databases, Data Hub, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, Microsoft Power Automate, Data Strategy, Powerquery, Microsoft Onedrive, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Graphql, Restful APIs, Powerapps, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5871668119 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field. * 10+ years in Microsoft 365 and collaboration platform delivery, including at least 3 years in a solution architecture or design authority role. * Proven track record architecting SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory at enterprise scale. * Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps, and in Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls. * Hands-on architectural experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI Desktop) and Microsoft Dataverse. * Proven expertise in Languages; PowerShell, PnP, Python (for AI scripting), JavaScript, C#, JSON, Power Query (DAX), and experience with REST APIs and GraphQL for integrating AI services. Databases; Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and experience with AI-driven data analytics. * Experience designing cross-tenant migration, automation, and multi-tenant environments. * Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices. * Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills. Preferred Skills * Advanced expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio agent development, and Azure AI services integrated with Microsoft 365. * Experience producing reference architectures, design authority artefacts, and technical assurance documentation in a consulting environment. * Familiarity with Azure landing zones, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. * Microsoft certifications (MS-900, MS-700, MS-102, SC-100, AZ-305, AI-102) are a plus. ## Description * Own the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft 365 and AI workplace projects, covering SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, and the Power Platform. * Define target-state designs, reference architectures, and migration roadmaps that move clients from legacy platforms onto Microsoft 365 with an AI-ready information architecture. * Design Copilot and agent solutions, including grounding data strategy, retrieval patterns, Copilot Studio agents, and integration with line-of-business systems through Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Security, Compliance & AI Governance * Architect data protection and compliance across Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, records management, insider risk, and audit. * Define AI governance frameworks covering Copilot licensing, access control, oversharing remediation, and responsible AI usage. * Set architectural standards for identity, conditional access, tenant configuration, and cross-tenant or multi-tenant operating models. Technical Assurance & Delivery Leadership * Act as design authority across delivery teams, reviewing solutions for security, scalability, performance, and cost. * Own technical risk, dependency, and interdependency management across workstreams, and escalate clearly to project leadership. * Mentor engineers and consultants, and set development, deployment, and documentation standards using Azure DevOps. Client Engagement & Advisory * Lead architecture workshops, design authority boards, and executive briefings, translating technical decisions into business outcomes. * Support pre-sales by shaping solution approaches, effort estimates, and technical responses to client requirements. * Contribute to internal reference architectures and reusable assets for future client engagements. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [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) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [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) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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