Job DescriptionAI Engineer 60,000ChesterShortList Recruitment is working with one of the North West's leading employers to recruit an AI Engineer to join its expanding technology team. This is a great opportunity for a strong software engineer with commercial experience of AI, machine learning or generative AI to work on projects that are already being used across a large organisation.The successful candidate will work across the full development lifecycle, taking AI concepts from initial ideas and proof of concepts through to robust, production-ready solutions. You'll work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to identify practical applications for AI, while keeping up to date with the rapidly evolving technology landscape.Responsibilities:Develop and integrate AI-powered applications using modern Microsoft and Azure technologies Build and improve RAG-based solutions,



intelligent search and knowledge servicesExplore and develop AI agents capable of completing tasks and automating business processesCreate prototypes and proof of concepts to assess new AI technologies and use casesContribute to the design, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement of AI solutionsWork closely with software engineers and business stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutionsHelp establish best practices around AI quality, security, monitoring and responsible useSkills:Strong commercial software development experience, ideally with C#/.NET and/or Python Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning or generative AI technologiesExperience working with Azure and cloud-based technologiesKnowledge of technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Foundry, Semantic Kernel, RAG or vector databasesUnderstanding of AI agents, LLMs and modern AI development approachesStrong software engineering fundamentals, including source control, testing and CI/CDGenuine interest in AI and enthusiasm for learning new technologiesThis AI Engineer role would suit an experienced software developer

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