> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/9007-ai-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/9007-ai-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Shape IT Recruitment - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems, Distributed Systems, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Office365, Prompt Engineering, AI Platforms, Microsoft Business Central, Virtual Agents - **Published:** May 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://shapeitrecruitment.co.uk/it-jobs/ai-engineer/ ## About the Role This is a strong engineering role, not a prompt engineering or research position. We're looking for someone who understands how to build robust systems, not just models. * Strong background in software engineering, ideally within enterprise or distributed systems * Experience building workflow systems, orchestration engines, or automation platforms * Solid understanding of AI systems beyond basic LLM usage * Familiarity with agent-based architectures or multi-step decision systems * Strong understanding of security, identity, and access control principles * Experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies is highly desirable Nice to have * Experience with AI agent frameworks or orchestration tooling * Exposure to Dynamics 365, ERP, or CRM integrations * Understanding of governance, audit, or approval-based workflows * Experience building reusable platforms, SDKs, or internal frameworks * Background in regulated or enterprise-scale environments ## Description They are now looking for a Senior AI Engineer to help design and build the systems that power intelligent agents in real business environments. These aren't chatbots or experiments. These are production-grade AI agents that can reason, decide, execute tasks, escalate when needed, and operate safely within enterprise controls. What you'll be working on You'll be part of the team building the core AI platform that defines how agents behave, interact, and operate at scale. Your work will include: * Building and extending an enterprise agentic AI framework used across multiple business systems * Turning architectural designs into production-ready AI services and systems * Implementing multi-step reasoning and decision flows using structured orchestration patterns * Designing safe execution layers with guardrails, approvals, and escalation logic * Integrating AI agents with Microsoft enterprise platforms (Dynamics 365, M365, Business Central) * Ensuring systems are secure, auditable, and suitable for regulated enterprise environments * Collaborating closely with architects to define reusable AI patterns and frameworks * Helping shape how agentic AI is deployed in real-world organisations ## Related Videos - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. Here's How.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100329-this-app-reached-10-000-users-in-one-week-here-s-how) - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [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) - [From AI Assistance to Agentic Systems: Scaling Sovereign AI in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100070-from-ai-assistance-to-agentic-systems-scaling-sovereign-ai-in-banking) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Will AI replace Software Engineers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/340-will-ai-replace-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)