Automation Ai Architect

  • Pearson Carter
  • Bolton, Lancashire
  • 03/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

THE COMPANY

A long-established, family-owned technology business with over 40 years of success in the UK market. Originally built within telecoms, the business has evolved into a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), offering a broad portfolio of cloud, infrastructure, and business applications solutions. As a Microsoft Partner with strong capabilities across Azure and Dynamics 365, they continue to invest heavily in innovation, AI, and automation.

THE ROLE

We are hiring an AI & Automation Architect to join the business and lead the design, governance, and delivery of AI-driven automation solutions across the organisation. This is a hybrid role based out of either the Birmingham or Bolton office, combining hands on technical architecture with enterprise-level governance and strategic automation delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Act as the lead architect for AI and automation solutions across platforms including Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform, HALO PSA, NinjaOne, and OpManager
  • Design end-to-end AI and automation architectures that are secure, scalable, supportable, and aligned to MSP operational models
  • Define and enforce robust software development lifecycles (SDLCs) across automation and AI initiatives
  • Build proof of concepts, reference architectures, and working solutions to validate design decisions
  • Identify service gaps and operational inefficiencies, implementing automation-first and AI-enabled solutions to improve delivery
  • Work closely with service owners, delivery teams, and senior leadership as a trusted advisor on AI strategy and practical automation adoption
  • Ensure all solutions are aligned with industry best practice, security standards, and operational service requirements
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Significant experience designing and delivering AI and automation solutions within an MSP or complex service-led environment
  • Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse)
  • Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell and/or Python
  • Solid development and integration experience with C#, REST APIs, Webhooks, and integration patterns
  • Strong understanding of MSP operating models, including Service Desk, NOC/SOC, tooling ecosystems, and SLA-driven environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and technical teams alike
  • Clear communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts into practical business solutions
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and shaping high-level objectives into deliverable solutions
OFFER
  • Up to £80,000 (flexible depending on experience)
  • Hybrid working model (Birmingham or Bolton office)
  • Join an award-winning and highly respected employer
  • Strong investment in AI, automation, and innovation
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing technology business
  • Collaborative, people-first culture with strong work life balance