Senior Software Engineer (AI, CoPilot Studio)

Pontoon; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 107,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team in Dublin. The role focuses on AI-enabled workflow automation using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform in a hybrid setup.

You will design, build, and mentor on scalable solutions, owning technical design for mid-to-large projects and collaborating closely with analysts and users across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven software engineering experience in delivering enterprise solutions.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and integrations.
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API docs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-driven workflow automation solutions.
• Build and maintain Copilot Studio agents and orchestration flows.
• Implement enterprise integrations using REST APIs and modern patterns.
• Develop supporting services, APIs and automation components with Python.
• Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead technical design activities to align with enterprise standards.
• Conduct peer reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Mentor and support peers while participating in sprint delivery.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Agile development

Communication

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Azure services

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (AI, Copilot Studio)

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: 6 months +

Working Pattern: Full Time

Daily Rate: £550

Our client is seeking talented Senior Software Engineers to join their Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on role in designing and delivering cutting-edge AI-enabled workflow automation solutions using the latest technologies, including Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing innovative AI-driven workflow automation solutions.
• Building, configuring, and maintaining Copilot Studio agents and orchestration workflows.
• Implementing enterprise integrations using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and modern integration patterns.
• Developing supporting services, APIs, and automation components with Python.
• Collaborating closely with business users and analysts to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Leading technical solution design activities to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Conducting peer reviews and contributing to engineering best practises.
• Mentoring and supporting fellow developers while actively participating in sprint planning and delivery activities.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Relevant software engineering experience in delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong expertise in Python development.
• Proven experience in designing and building REST APIs and system integrations.
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API documentation.
• Solid understanding of JSON, web services, and modern integration patterns.
• Experience owning technical design for medium to large software delivery initiatives.
• A background in Agile development teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Proven ability to build enterprise workflow automation solutions.
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365 services, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) services.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, or Agentic AI technologies.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tooling and automated deployment pipelines.
• A background in Financial Services or other highly regulated industries.

This role is perfect for a dynamic engineer who thrives on technical challenges and is passionate about leveraging AI technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in financial services.

If you are ready to elevate your career and contribute to transformative projects, consider this opportunity with our client.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.