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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI First GenAI Engineer (.NET/Azure) - Remote - **Company:** UST - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Generative AI, Backend, Cosmos DB, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8166ef38691ab3c2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Unit testing?, You will be part of a team with real freedom to experiment, propose bold ideas, and turn AI experimentation into tangible, scalable outcomes. The environment encourages curiosity, innovation, and ownership. We want someone who is energized by ambiguity, motivated to push boundaries, and willing to go the extra mile to make AI an integral part of everyday engineering and decision-making., * Proven experience in .NET development with a strong focus on .NET 8, with at least 8+ years of professional experience. * Advanced proficiency in C# version 11 or higher, with deep understanding of object-oriented programming and modern software design. * Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating backend services across distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Durable Functions, to build cloud-native, scalable, and event-driven solutions. * Strong experience designing, optimizing, and working with data models and access patterns using Azure Cosmos DB. * Solid engineering discipline, including unit testing, code reviews, and a focus on maintainable, high-quality solutions. AI-first and GenAI mindset (non-negotiable) * Deep enthusiasm for AI and Generative AI, with a strong desire to explore, learn, and apply new AI capabilities continuously. * Hands-on experience integrating AI or GenAI capabilities into real systems, such as assistants, copilots, summarization, classification, intelligent automation, or decision-support features. * Strong interest in how AI is reshaping the software development paradigm, including how engineers design, code, test, document, and operate systems. * Comfortable challenging "the way things have always been done" and proposing better alternatives grounded in experimentation and evidence. * Naturally curious, proactive, and creative, with the confidence to propose ideas and the discipline to turn them into outcomes. * Willing to go beyond the obvious use cases and push AI further to create meaningful impact for both the client and the team. * Motivated to uplift others by sharing AI knowledge, encouraging experimentation, and helping build an AI-driven culture. ## Description * Lead and champion AI and Generative AI initiatives across software delivery, actively shaping how AI is adopted and scaled within the client environment. * Act as a change agent, challenging traditional software development practices and replacing them with faster, smarter, AI-enabled approaches. * Proactively identify opportunities where AI and GenAI can disrupt existing workflows, improve productivity, reduce cycle time, or unlock new capabilities. * Drive continuous experimentation by proposing ideas, building prototypes, validating value, learning quickly, and iterating based on outcomes. * Move AI use cases from isolated proofs of concept into production-ready, scalable, and maintainable solutions. * Inspire and influence the wider team by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned from AI experiments and real implementations. * Work closely with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders as one team, turning curiosity and innovation into measurable business impact. * Take ownership beyond assigned tasks, actively looking for ways to improve delivery, quality, and team effectiveness through AI. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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