Principal Technology Consultant - Microsoft Business Group

We're looking for a Principal Technology Consultant – Microsoft Business Group to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode.As a Principal Technology Consultant in the Microsoft Business Group, you'll lead the design, architecture and delivery of agentic AI solutions for our clients, from initial concept through to production on Azure. This role is suited to people from both industry and consulting backgrounds: what matters most is hands-on experience delivering AI and agentic solutions in production environments. You'll also lead the technical side of pre-sales activities, helping shape solution strategies and proposals alongside sales and account teams. The role includes regular engagement with senior client stakeholders, so you'll need a practical and well-informed perspective on both the technology and its business applications.You'll bring experience delivering AI solutions in production, not just building prototypes, whether your background is in Data, Infrastructure or Solution Architecture. You'll be comfortable working in complex enterprise environments, collaborating across teams and taking solutions from concept through to deployment. Experience working with senior stakeholders is important, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and credibly.Alongside client work, you'll help shape the practice's approach to agentic AI by contributing to technical standards, developing offerings and mentoring other consultants.We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in this space and a desire to stay current as the technology continues to evolve.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, architecture and implementation of agentic AI solutions from concept to productionCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical agentic AI solutionsDrive pre-sales activities including workshops, technical presentations, solution scoping and proposal developmentRepresent the practice in CXO-level discussions with pragmatic, research-based insights on AI trendsSelect and integrate AI/ML and agent frameworks, tools and platforms to meet solution requirementsChampion best practices for AI in the SDLC including the use of agentic coding toolsEnsure all AI solutions are scalable, secure and compliant with industry standardsMentor teams and consultants in AI/ML methodologies and agentic practicesKeep current with advances in AI, agent-based systems and cloud technologiesContribute to proposals, client sessions and thought leadership within the AI domainRequirementsProven experience designing and deploying agentic AI and ML solutions in production environmentsDeep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel/Agents Framework, TensorFlow, PyTorch or Hugging FaceHands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure (AWS or GCP also considered)Background in Data, Infrastructure or Solutions Architecture with cross-disciplinary expertiseStrong programming skills in at least two of Python, C#/.NET, TypeScriptFamiliarity with LLMOps, MLOps, CI/CD for AI, Evaluation Driven Development and model monitoringExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including CXO-level influenceExperience in pre-sales technical solutioning and proposal developmentPrevious client-facing experience in consulting or industryNice to haveExposure to GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or Codex for AI-driven development supportThought leadership contributions or industry presentations in AI/agentic systemsWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program #J-18808-Ljbffr