Cloud Solutions Developer

PA Consulting
Melbourn
3 weeks ago
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Job Description

This is an interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI enabled solutions on the Azure and wider Microsoft 365 platform.   You will utilise Microsoft low code tools such as Copilot Studio, Teams toolkit and the Power Platform to deliver solutions where appropriate, whilst having the knowledge to code directly to underlying models when required.  The role will allow you to develop your skills in areas such as machine learning, cognitive services, and cloud-based AI operations. 

The successful candidate will work within a wider development team to create innovative AI enabled solutions where appropriate, applying the latest advancements in AI and Azure technologies to solve complex business problems. Confident in deploying and operating a variety of systems to ensure that all environments are available, reliable, secure, and able to meet the demands placed upon them. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Designing and implementing AI solutions using Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and Bot Services 

  • Developing and maintaining scalable and secure cloud-based applications on the Azure, Power and wider Microsoft 365 platforms 

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions 

  • Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and Azure technologies and incorporating them into projects 

  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to other team members 

  • Ensuring best practices in AI development, including data privacy and ethical considerations. 

Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.


Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft stack, particularly Azure 

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C# 

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team 

  • Proficient in low code tools such as Power Platform, Copilot Studio and Teams Toolkit 

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

  • A self-starter, happy to work in isolation or as part of a larger team and able to use your own initiative rather than always relying on direction from others 

  • Appreciate the importance of high availability and secure systems and infrastructure. 

  • Ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation with the ability to work effectively as part of a team 

  • A keen interest in technology and the IT market. 

 Any experience of the below is a plus: 

  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. 

  • Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. 

  • Certification in Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar is a plus. 

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application



Additional Information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PAhere

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

  • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
  • Generous company pension scheme 
  • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
  • Annual performance-based bonus 
  • PA share ownership 
  • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) 

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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