Innovation Engineer

At ARAG, we are enthusiastic about empowering people and exploring technology that makes a real difference. As an Innovation Engineer, you will play a key role in our newly formed Research & Development team within Digital Services, helping us identify and test new ways to improve how we work and the services we provide.

You will join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued and responsible innovation is central to everything we do. In this role, you will focus on researching, experimenting with and prototyping emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft‑based solutions.

Working closely with the Innovation Engineering Manager and colleagues across Digital Services, IT, legal and compliance, you will explore practical applications for new tools and approaches, assess their feasibility and impact, and help shape ideas before they’re handed over to delivery teams. This is a hands‑on role, combining technical experimentation with collaboration, documentation and clear communication.

• Researching and experimenting with emerging technologies, particularly AI and Microsoft‑based platforms
• Building proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate the potential of new tools and ideas
• Assessing technical feasibility, business value, security and regulatory considerations
• Contributing to our technology radar and innovation backlog
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with governance and regulatory requirements
• Producing clear documentation, including adoption kits, to support handover into delivery teams
• Supporting initiatives that drive automation, efficiency and infrastructure optimisation
• Promoting a culture of experimentation, learning and responsible innovation across the business

You will be a technically capable and naturally curious individual, motivated by exploring new tools, learning quickly and turning ideas into tangible outcomes. You are comfortable working independently and you also enjoy collaborating with others and communicating technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.

You will have:

A strong understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform, Azure and Microsoft 365, with practical experience of tools such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Foundry, Azure Communication Services, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure AI Search, Microsoft Copilot Studio and Git Hub Copilot Hands – on experience with low – code/no – code tools and automation

Practical experience applying AI technologies, such as GenAI or AI – driven augmentation, with exposure to AI h arness tools like Codex, Claude Code, Cursor and other emerging agent or developer tools, such as Open Ai Agent Builder, CoPilot Workflows; personal AI projects or experimentation with local LLMs would be especially valuable .P roficiency in at least one programming language, such as Typ eScript , JavaScript , or Python Experience working with data using SQL and/or Python Confidence using tools such as Git Hub to support prototyping and integration testing

Awareness of working in a regulated UK environment, with an understanding of FCA, PRA or SRA considerations

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

You may also bring experience or interest in areas such as machine learning or NLP, infrastructure optimisation, cloud security and governance, Design Th inkin g, A gile and innovation frameworks, or wider experimentation with emerging AI tools and personal side projects. Above all, we are looking for someone excited by experimentation, learning , and building what's next.

In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and a benefits package to include:26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions

Group Income Protection for all employees

Group Legal Protection for all employeesA choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle schemeA comprehensive wellbeing programme including an employee Health Cash Plan Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UKThe option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips

At ARAG UK we encourage our people to achieve a work‑life balance that works for them and are happy to discuss flexible working options.