IT Engineer, AI Engineer, Cloud Computing

IT Engineer

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Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

• Position: IT Engineer (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) – PKC
  13372
• Salary: £41,276 – £45,349
• Location:
  
  Carpenter House, Perth
• Employment type:
  
  Fixed‑term, Part‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Job function:
  Information Technology – IT System Training and Support

• Support AI initiatives by designing, developing, and deploying solutions using Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning) to create intelligent, data‑driven applications that enhance efficiency and decision‑making.
• Extend and customise solutions through coding in languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript or similar, integrating APIs, handling data pipelines, and building scalable components.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Copilot Studio) to support and streamline business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and apply service design principles to ensure user‑focused outcomes.
• Champion adoption and change by delivering demos, training, and guidance to help teams embrace AI and automation tools.
• Monitor emerging technology trends, assess opportunities for our automation strategy, and contribute to innovative pilots.
• Ensure governance, security compliance, and best practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and robust data protection.

• Strong experience with Azure AI services: proven hands‑on work implementing solutions using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, or similar, building custom, intelligent applications.
• Solid coding skills: proficiency in Python, C#, JavaScript or equivalent, with experience extending AI solutions, integrating systems via APIs/JSON, and working with data pipelines.
• Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform: familiarity with Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and related tools for automation and conversational agents (valuable but secondary to Azure and coding expertise).
• Technical aptitude with data and integrations: comfortable with databases (SQL Server, Dataverse), APIs, and connecting diverse systems.
• Problem‑solving and collaboration: an analytical mindset for troubleshooting, paired with strong communication skills to work effectively with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• A people‑focused approach: commitment to ethical AI, cultural change, and ensuring technology delivers real benefits for communities.

A Degree, HND (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant IT, computer science, or digital discipline is required. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join the pension scheme
• Family‑friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and the Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer – to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances at interview or after any conditional offer is made. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to…