Job title: Senior AI Software Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Swansea
Job published: 20-10-2026
Job ID: 88039

Job Description

Senior AI Software Engineer

 

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – a couple of times per month in the office)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000+ per annum, depending on experience
Clearance: SC Clearance Eligibility Required

 

CPS Group are supporting a global IT consultancy who are looking to expand their AI and Software Engineering function due to an increase in projects across the Public Sector.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior AI Software Engineer to design, build and deploy AI-powered applications using Microsoft Azure, working on innovative projects within secure and highly regulated environments.

 

The Role:

 

  • Design, build and deploy AI Agentic tools and applications using Microsoft Azure.
  • Develop production-ready software and APIs using C#/.NET and Azure AI services.
  • Build multi-agent systems and AI-powered workflows, integrating with existing applications and data sources.
  • Apply techniques such as prompt engineering, RAG and agent orchestration to improve AI performance.
  • Implement AI security, monitoring, testing and governance measures.
  • Take ownership of solutions throughout the full development lifecycle, from initial design through to production.
  • Work closely with clients and technical stakeholders to deliver AI solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Support and mentor other engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.

 

Required Experience:

 

  • Strong software engineering experience using C#/.NET and Microsoft Azure.
  • Essential experience building AI Agentic tools and applications.
  • Experience developing and deploying AI solutions into live production environments.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, backend services and enterprise application integration.
  • Experience with Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, AI Search or similar technologies.
  • Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering and AI orchestration.
  • Python experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working with Public Sector, or other regulated environments would be beneficial.
  • Must be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.

 

If you're an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in .NET, Azure and Agentic AI, and you're looking to work on innovative projects within the Public Sector, I'd be keen to hear from you.