Senior AI & Integrations Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

EV leasing

Job summary

The NRL Group is hiring for a permanent AI engineering role based in the United Kingdom. You will design, develop and drive the adoption of AI agents and automation across the business, taking ownership of standards and solutions that shape our future.

Based in Wigan with hybrid working (home 4 days, office 1 day, with flexibility). You will mentor teams, implement secure identities, APIs and integrations, and help define governance and reusable patterns across projects.

Qualifications

• Must have strong C# and modern .NET experience (including ASP.NET Core)
• Proven ability with REST APIs, JSON, authentication and integration patterns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID, OAuth 2.0 and app registrations
• Knowledge of application lifecycle management, Git, CI/CD and version control

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver secure AI agents, automation and system integrations.
• Build Copilot Studio agents with governed workflows and actions.
• Develop robust Power Automate flows using best practices and reusable components.
• Create and maintain APIs, services and integrations using C#, .NET and Azure Functions.

Skills

C# & .NET

REST APIs

Azure & Entra ID

Git & CI/CD

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Automate

Power Platform

Azure AI services

Job description

Join us at an exciting time as we launch our first dedicated AI engineering role. This permanent, full-time opportunity will see you take ownership of how we implement AI agents and automation across NRL, shaping the standards and solutions that define our future. This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a measurable impact on a well-established business.

Who are the NRL Group?

The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best Workplace™. For over 40 years, we've delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK's Recruitment Company of the Year (£50-250m).

We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Location and Working Pattern

Based in Wigan with hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office (there could be some flexibility in this).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver secure AI agents, automation and system integrations.
• Build Copilot Studio agents with controlled workflows, actions and governance.
• Develop robust Power Automate flows using best practices and reusable components.
• Create and maintain APIs, services and integrations using C#, .NET and Azure Functions.
• Implement secure identity, access, and encryption standards using Entra ID and OAuth 2.0.
• Own the full lifecycle of solutions from discovery through deployment and support.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams to define governance, standards and reusable patterns.
• Mentor low‑code makers and promote safe, scalable adoption of AI and automation.

Must-have Requirements

• Strong experience in C# and modern .NET, including ASP.NET Core and Azure Functions.
• Proven ability with REST APIs, JSON, authentication and integration patterns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Entra ID with OAuth 2.0 and app registrations.
• Knowledge of application lifecycle management, Git, CI/CD and version control.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Copilot Studio, Power Automate and advanced Power Platform solutions.
• TypeScript or JavaScript and Microsoft Graph experience.
• Familiarity with Azure AI services, Logic Apps, API Management or Service Bus.
• Python for data processing or AI‑related tasks.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Working hours flexibility
• Long service awards
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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