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# Solution Architect - Azure AI

- **Company:** Shareforce Ltd
- **Location:** Perivale, UK
- **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Role-Based Access Control, OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Systems Integration, Enterprise Search, Microsoft Agent Framework, Cloud Monitoring, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Machine Learning Operations, Azure AI, Semantic Kernel, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Container Apps, Key Vault
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5944850291

## About the Role

* Significant enterprise technology experience, including hands-on delivery of production AI or machine-learning systems on Azure.
 * Strong experience with Microsoft technologies such as, Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search and Azure Machine Learning.
 * Experience designing LLM solutions using RAG, tool use, structured outputs and agent orchestration.
 * Practical knowledge of Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework or a comparable framework.
 * Experience integrating AI workloads with Azure Functions, Container Apps, API Management, Service Bus or Event Grid.
 * A strong grounding in classical machine learning and model lifecycle management.
 * The judgement to select between Generative AI, classical ML and non-AI approaches.
 * Strong knowledge of Entra ID, managed identities, RBAC, Key Vault, private networking and data protection.
 * Experience with Azure DevOps and MLOps or LLMOps, including CI/CD, automated testing, evaluation and lifecycle management.
 * Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Application Insights and production observability.
 * Understanding of Responsible AI, content safety, governance and regulatory risk.
 * Consulting experience and strong senior stakeholder communication skills.
 * Experience guiding or mentoring technical delivery teams.
 * Relevant Microsoft Azure architecture, AI or data certifications.

You don't need to meet every requirement. We're particularly interested in candidates who combine strong architectural judgement with practical AI delivery experience.

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Azure AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable and responsible AI solutions across enterprise and public-sector programmes.

You'll shape Azure-based solutions from discovery through to production, combining architectural leadership with hands-on expertise. You'll advise clients on the appropriate use of Generative AI, agentic AI and machine learning while ensuring solutions are secure, supportable and commercially sustainable., * Own end-to-end AI architectures within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

 * Design Generative AI, RAG, agentic and machine-learning solutions using Azure services.
 * Translate business requirements into solution designs, estimates and delivery roadmaps.
 * Define reusable Azure AI patterns, reference architectures and engineering standards.
 * Embed Azure security, governance, Responsible AI and cost controls throughout the solution lifecycle.
 * Provide architectural assurance and technical leadership across delivery teams.
 * Build prototypes and reference implementations to validate key decisions.
 * Support client discovery, pre-sales and technical proposals.
 * Advise stakeholders on feasibility, trade-offs, risks, performance and cost.
 * Mentor AI engineers and consultants.