AI Factory Lead Architect | Hybrid | Up to £90,000

## **AI Factory Lead Architect Hybrid Salary TBC** A growing organisation is looking to appoint an **AI Factory Lead Architect** to take ownership of its internal AI strategy, architecture and delivery. This is an opportunity for an experienced **AI / Solution Architect** to lead the design and development of AI applications, intelligent agents and automations across the business, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies including **Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and Power Platform**. You will combine hands-on technical delivery with solution architecture and technical leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify business opportunities, turn ideas into production-ready AI solutions and establish the governance needed to scale AI safely across the organisation. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, build and oversee AI applications, agents, automations and dashboards, selecting the right technologies and architecture for each business requirement. - Own the end-to-end architecture of the internal AI environment, including security, governance, infrastructure, cost management and DevOps processes. - Lead discovery sessions with business stakeholders, translating business challenges into practical AI solutions with measurable benefits. - Provide technical direction to the AI team, reviewing architecture and code, setting development standards and supporting technical progression. - Develop and implement AI solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Azure DevOps and Power Platform. - Design and develop AI agents, integrating internal systems, APIs and data sources through tools such as MCP. - Establish appropriate AI governance, monitoring, support and release management processes to ensure solutions remain reliable as they scale. - Support the wider business in adopting AI through reusable templates, development standards, documentation and best practices. - Work closely with senior leadership, including the CTO, to prioritise AI initiatives, communicate technical risks and demonstrate business value. ## Required Experience - Proven experience as an AI Architect, Solution Architect, Technical Architect or similar senior AI engineering role. - Demonstrable experience designing and delivering AI solutions into production, rather than solely developing proofs of concept. - Strong hands-on experience with **Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry**, including building and orchestrating complex AI agents. - Experience with agentic AI, Generative AI, LLMs, tool calling and integrating AI solutions with business systems and data sources. - Strong software engineering background with experience in Python, C# or TypeScript, alongside API development and integration. - Practical experience with **Model Context Protocol (MCP)**, including building or consuming MCP servers. - Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), ideally with experience using Azure AI Search. - Experience with Azure architecture, source control, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Understanding of Power Platform governance, including Copilot Studio, Power Automate and Dataverse. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and translate business requirements into technical solutions. **Desirable:** - Previous experience leading a technical team or owning solution-level architecture. - Experience within a Microsoft Partner, MSP or technology consultancy. - Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, information protection and data governance. - Experience with GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools. **Salary:** 90,000 **Location:** Hybrid Working For more information, send your CV or get in touch directly at [****](mailto:) or ****. Pearson Carter specialises in Microsoft Technology, Software Development, Web, and Mobile recruitment, supporting organisations and professionals across the UK and internationally.