Senior AI & Integrations Engineer

Join us at an exciting time as we launch our first dedicated AI engineering role. This permanent, full-time opportunity will see you take ownership of how we implement AI agents and automation across NRL, shaping the standards and solutions that define our future. This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a measurable impact on a well-established business.

Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best Workplace™.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Location and Working Pattern
Based in Wigan with hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office (there could be some flexibility in this).Responsibilities
Design, develop and deliver secure AI agents, automation and system integrations.
Build Copilot Studio agents with controlled workflows, actions and governance.
Develop robust Power Automate flows using best practices and reusable components.
Create and maintain APIs, services and integrations using C#, .NET and Azure Functions.
Implement secure identity, access, and encryption standards using Entra ID and OAuth 2.0.
Own the full lifecycle of solutions from discovery through deployment and support.
Collaborate with internal IT teams to define governance, standards and reusable patterns.
Mentor low‑code makers and promote safe, scalable adoption of AI and automation.Must-have Requirements
Strong experience in C# and modern .NET, including ASP.NET Core and Azure Functions.
Proven ability with REST APIs, JSON, authentication and integration patterns.
Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Entra ID with OAuth 2.0 and app registrations.
Knowledge of application lifecycle management, Git, CI/CD and version control.Nice-to-have Skills
Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio, Power Automate and advanced Power Platform solutions.
TypeScript or JavaScript and Microsoft Graph experience.
Familiarity with Azure AI services, Logic Apps, API Management or Service Bus.
Python for data processing or AI-related tasks.Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
Competitive pension scheme
Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
Working hours flexibility
Long service awards
Electric vehicle leasing
Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assuranceApply Now
If this role matches your experience and ambition, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.

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