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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI Engineer - Centre of Excellence - **Company:** Columbus - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Governance, Search Technologies, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Data Analytics, Api Design - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c158fde52d3c1064 ## About the Role * Strong expertise in LLM application design, including prompt engineering, agent frameworks, and evaluation * Good understanding of data as a foundation for AI-driven insights * Experience building scalable, production-grade AI systems, with focus on context management, cost optimisation, and real-world deployment * Proven ability to design multi-agent architectures where AI systems collaborate effectively * Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Graph, Teams, SharePoint) and cloud-native platforms like Azure * Solid background in data and retrieval systems, including vector search, embeddings, document databases, and RAG architectures * Skilled in building robust, event-driven and API-based systems with strong focus on reliability, security, and enterprise compliance * Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle * Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve * Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues * Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field., You bring deep experience in LLM application architecture, including prompt engineering, agent frameworks, tool integration, and model evaluation. You have a strong understanding of context window management, cost optimisation, and model behaviour at scale, combined with expert knowledge of AI Security and AI Governance. AI Automation & Integration You have hands-on experience with Microsoft Graph, Teams, SharePoint, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. In addition, you possess expert knowledge of AI Security and AI Governance as they relate to automation, integrations, and enterprise-scale AI solutions. AI Infrastructure You bring extensive experience with document databases, vector search technologies, and embedding models. You understand RAG architectures, including chunking, reranking, hybrid search, and citation grounding, and can design data governance frameworks that meet enterprise compliance requirements such as DLP, auditing, and retention. 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