Forward Deployed AI Developer - Senior Associate - UK Wide

EY UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Developer to design and implement AI agents and automation tools. You will work on end-to-end delivery, building LLM agents, prompts, and integrations with enterprise systems across the Power Platform and cloud services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript, and hands-on experience with AI tooling, data analysis, and scalable software design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an AI developer or in a similar role with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of Git and version control.
• Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with Pandas, NumPy and SQL.
• Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse).
• Basic cloud computing understanding (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and cloud platforms.
• Strong problem solving and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Help design and develop AI agents and automation tools to solve problems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Build and orchestrate LLM agents, including prompts and retrieval.
• Test agent behaviour and handle non-deterministic outputs.
• Develop solutions across Power Platform with lifecycle management.
• Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems via APIs (Graph, REST, SQL, SharePoint).
• Develop cloud-native skills on Azure and AWS and their AI services.
• Work through full delivery lifecycle: design, develop, test, and production.
• Support live products and triage defects with real users.
• Document code and processes for maintainability; participate in code reviews.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Git

Algorithms & data structures

Pandas & NumPy

SQL

Power Platform

Cloud basics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

Dataverse

SharePoint

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Forward Deployed AI Developer - Senior Associate

Location - any UK office

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate Forward Deployed AI Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied artificial intelligence, agent development and software engineering. You will work as part of a team that designs, develops and implements AI agents and automation tools that drive innovation and change the way our business works.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with the design of, and develop, AI agents and automation tools to solve complex problems and improve business processes.
• Be part of a team that collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Build and orchestrate LLM agents, including prompt design, grounding and retrieval, and structured outputs.
• Test and evaluate agent behaviour, including handling uncertainty and non-deterministic outputs.
• Build and configure solutions across the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse, together with solution management, environments and application lifecycle management.
• Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems through APIs, including Graph, REST, SQL, SharePoint and dedicated business systems.
• Develop cloud native skills on platforms such as Azure and AWS, and understand the AI offerings within them.
• Work on projects through the full delivery lifecycle, supporting the design, through development and build, testing, and into production.
• Support live products and triage defects with real users.
• Work within enterprise guardrails, including AI risk assessment, information security review, data loss prevention, environments and licensing.
• Conduct data analysis and preparation to support the development and evaluation of AI solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and apply them to projects.
• Document code, processes and methodologies to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an AI developer or in a similar role, with a portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of Git and version control.
• Good understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and SQL.
• Experience with, or a strong willingness to develop skills in, the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and their AI services.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Copilot Studio, or another agent orchestration platform.
• Experience of taking a product through enterprise governance, such as AI risk assessment, information security review and data loss prevention.
• Front end, user experience or product design exposure that signals an awareness of user considerations.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects that make a difference.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

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