Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023. At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing. Your Future Starts Here Why Bytes? Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London and Manchester 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period Excellent learning and development opportunities Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area Company wellbeing and social events Sports and social clubs Incentive trips Employee Assistance Programme Discounted private healthcare EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme Winners of an array of industry awards Great Place to Work Certified Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work Supporters of 85 charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability POSITION DETAILS: Position Title: Data & AI Solution Architect Reports to (POSITION): Microsoft Services Manager Team: Cloud Implementation Department: Technical Solutions PURPOSE OF JOB: (OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF THE POST WITHIN THE TEAM AND ORGANISATION) The Data & AI Solutions Architect will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions while seamlessly integrating cutting-edge AI models using Azure services. This customer-centric position involves delivering projects and conducting workshops, making it an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with a robust background in data engineering and AI development on the Azure platform. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Have 5 years of technical consulting (or equivalent) experience. Design, develop, and implement data solutions leveraging Azure services. Create scalable and reliable data pipelines for data processing, transformation, and storage. Experience with Copilot Studio Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data within Azure environments. Integrate AI and machine learning models into data pipelines and applications. Develop and deploy AI solutions using Azure Machine Learning services. Monitor and optimize data solutions for performance and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing and AI model performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements. Document design, implementation, and maintenance procedures for data and AI solutions. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to independently analyse and solve complex data and AI engineering challenges. Stay updated on the latest Azure data and AI technologies and best practices. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with team members to share insights and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture. WIDER TEAM NETWORK (WHICH TEAMS WILL THE POSITION WORK WITH DIRECTLY AND WHO WILL THEY RELATE TO EXTERNALLY) Internal Pre-sales, Sales, Marketing and Support External Clients, Vendors and Partners QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: ( DELETE AS REQUIRED IF ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY REQUIRENENTs) Educational Qualifications: None ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE Professional Qualifications Relevant Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or similar. DESIRABLE Years of Experience 3 years working with production data workloads in Azure ESSENTIAL Other Requirements Proficiency in Azure data services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, etc.). ESSENTIAL Copilot Studio ESSENTIALas Experience with AI development using Azure Machine Learning. ESSENTIAL Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, or C#. ESSENTIAL CORE Competencies & SKILLS – BASED ON POSITION AND GRADE (IF APPLICABLE) (INCLUDE CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION BASED ON THE GRADE) Expertise in designing and implementing data models and data warehousing solutions. Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and experience in deploying models in production. In-depth understanding of Azure services and capabilities related to data and AI. Ability to analyse complex problems and develop innovative, scalable solutions. Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. MEASURES & GOALS (HOW WILL THE SUCCESS OF THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION BE MEASURED – WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED OUTPUTS) OBJECTIVE MEASURE FREQUENCY Other details Job Family Employee Job Function Technical Solutions Pay Type Salary