Senior Software Engineer - AI & Copilot Studio

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive AI-enabled workflow automation within a Tier 1 banking enterprise. You will design, implement, and scale API-driven solutions using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Python, and modern integration frameworks.

You will lead technical delivery, mentor juniors, and partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical architectures.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise-scale software solutions.
• Strong focus on API design, RESTful services and data formats (JSON).
• Proven Agile delivery experience with collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered workflow automation solutions using Copilot Studio and the Power Platform.
• Build, configure, and support Copilot Studio agents, actions, tools, and orchestration workflows.
• Develop enterprise-grade integrations using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and modern integration patterns.
• Create supporting automation services, APIs, and backend components using Python.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead solution design activities and ensure alignment with architecture and standards.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Python development

REST APIs

API design

Agile delivery

Enterprise software

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Job description

Contract Opportunity | Tier 1 Banking Client

Our client, a leading Tier 1 financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a high-profile Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of next-generation AI-enabled workflow automation solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

Working at the forefront of AI, automation, and enterprise integration, you will leverage technologies including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform, Python, APIs, and modern integration frameworks to deliver scalable business solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering position that combines solution architecture, software development, workflow automation, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Build, configure, and support Copilot Studio agents, actions, tools, and orchestration workflows.
• Develop and implement enterprise-grade integrations using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and modern integration patterns.
• Create supporting automation services, APIs, and backend components using Python.
• Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead and contribute to solution design activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.
• Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices across the team.
• Support sprint planning, estimations, and technical delivery activities.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where required.

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience delivering enterprise-scale software engineering solutions.
• Strong commercial experience with Python development.
• Proven expertise designing and building RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Experience working with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API documentation.
• Strong understanding of JSON, web services, and modern integration architectures.
• Demonstrated experience owning technical design and solution delivery for medium to large-scale initiatives.
• Experience delivering production-grade solutions within large enterprise environments.
• Strong Agile delivery experience.
• Experience conducting code reviews and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly Desirable

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Proven track record building enterprise workflow automation solutions.
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365 services such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership and mentoring development teams.

Additional Advantageous Skills

• Experience working with MCP (Model Context Protocol) services.
• Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, or related AI technologies.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Background within Financial Services or other highly regulated environments.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a leading global financial institution.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, Copilot, and automation technologies.
• High-impact programme delivering real business transformation.
• Collaborative and technology-driven engineering environment.
• Long-term contract potential within a strategic function.