AI Workplace Senior Engineer (Secure Microsoft 365 Collaboration and AI)

BearingPoint; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension contributions

Annual bonuses

Gym membership

Job summary

BearingPoint is seeking an experienced AI Workplace Senior Engineer to architect and govern AI-enabled Microsoft 365 collaboration environments for clients. You will lead migrations to Microsoft 365, design SharePoint Online sites, and implement Purview governance and AI policies.

The role requires deep technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and data security, with a focus on client engagement and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions, integrating Copilot and AI agents for enhanced productivity and knowledge management.
• Lead migration projects from legacy platforms to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, ensuring seamless adoption of AI-powered workflows and automation (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Design and implement advanced SharePoint Online sites, custom solutions, and scoped agents that serve as subject matter experts for organizational knowledge.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview for data protection, risk management, and compliance across Microsoft 365 services.
• Implement governance strategies for SharePoint Online, including retention policies, sensitivity labels, and external sharing controls.
• Advise on and deploy AI governance policies, including Copilot licensing, user access controls, and responsible AI usage.
• Provide technical ownership of project success, ensuring team members understand risks, impacts, and interdependencies of project delivery tasks.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver workshops, training, and ongoing support to drive user adoption of AI and collaboration tools.
• Stay current with the latest Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and AI developments, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and solution development for future client engagements.

Skills

SharePoint development

Power Platform

Microsoft 365 security/compliance

Purview

SharePoint Online

Power BI

Defender for O365

Cloud App Security

PowerShell

PnP

Python

JavaScript

C#

JSON

Power Query (DAX)

REST APIs

GraphQL

Dataverse

SQL

MySQL

AI governance

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Copilot Studio

AI/ML frameworks

Job description

BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent, partner led technology services and business consulting organisations and a highly regarded strategic partner for our clients.

This is a great opportunity to join BearingPoint at a pivotal moment of growth and investment and be part of a community of like-minded consultants. We are proud to operate as a “boutique style” cohort of inspired and passionate experts in our field with focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

BearingPoint is looking for an experienced AI Workplace Senior Engineer to help clients build and govern secure, AI-enabled Microsoft 365 collaboration environments. This is a client-facing consulting role focused on SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Purview, the Power Platform, and AI governance.

Role & Responsibilities

AI-Driven Collaboration & Automation

• Architect and deploy Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions, integrating Copilot and AI agents for enhanced productivity and knowledge management.
• Lead migration projects from legacy platforms to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, ensuring seamless adoption of AI-powered workflows and automation (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Design and implement advanced SharePoint Online sites, custom solutions, and scoped agents that serve as subject matter experts for organizational knowledge.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview for data protection, risk management, and compliance across Microsoft 365 services.
• Implement governance strategies for SharePoint Online, including retention policies, sensitivity labels, and external sharing controls.
• Advise on and deploy AI governance policies, including Copilot licensing, user access controls, and responsible AI usage.

Technical Leadership & Client Engagement

• Provide technical ownership of project success, ensuring team members understand risks, impacts, and interdependencies of project delivery tasks.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver workshops, training, and ongoing support to drive user adoption of AI and collaboration tools.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with the latest Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and AI developments, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and solution development for future client engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in SharePoint development, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 security/compliance.
• Proven expertise in deploying and governing Purview, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Power BI Desktop, Defender for O365 and Cloud App Security.
• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft 365; SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Experience with cross-tenant migration, automation and multi-tenant environments.
• Proven expertise in Languages; PowerShell, PnP, Python (for AI scripting), JavaScript, C#, JSON, Power Query (DAX), and experience with REST APIs and GraphQL for integrating AI services. Databases; Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and experience with AI-driven data analytics.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and SharePoint Online agent development using Copilot Studio, Azure DevOps, and AI/ML frameworks integrated with Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with AI-driven collaboration and governance strategies.
• Microsoft certifications (MS-900, MS-700, MS-100, AI-102) are a plus.

Why work for us?

BearingPoint provides ahighly competitive and flexible benefits packagedesigned to support employee well-being, career development, and work-life balance. This includesprivate health and dental insurance,pension contributions,annual bonuses,gym membership support,professional subscriptions,paid maternity and paternity leave,income protection, nursery workplace benefits and many more.

Plus, We Offer

• Professional development: In order to aid career progression, you will be provided with the opportunity to attend exclusive business courses to help accelerate professional and network growth.
• Being part of a team with an entrepreneurial spirit that values stewardship and developing both our people and future generations. We want someone to seize the opportunity to drive us forward in directions that are meaningful to them and our clients
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

For further information, please see BearingPoint’s careers website.

Diversity

BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.