Senior Software Engineer - AI & Copilot Studio

CPL · Recruitment agency
Contract•Full-stack•Dublin, Ireland
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Employment type
Contract
Workplace
On-site
Category
Full-stack

Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

Python

Cloud & infrastructure

AzureCI/CD

Other technical skills

REST APIsLLMs

What you'll be doing

Senior Software Engineer (Contract) for a Tier 1 bank in Dublin, focused on designing and delivering AI-powered workflow automation using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Python, and REST APIs. Role involves hands-on engineering, solution architecture, integration, and technical leadership within a large enterprise environment.

  • Design, develop, and implement AI-powered workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Power Platform
  • Build, configure, and support Copilot Studio agents, actions, tools, and orchestration workflows
  • Develop and implement enterprise-grade integrations using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and modern integration patterns
  • Create supporting automation services, APIs, and backend components using Python
  • Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Lead and contribute to solution design activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards
  • Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices across the team
  • Support sprint planning, estimations, and technical delivery activities

Key requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years' experience delivering enterprise-scale software engineering solutions
  • Strong commercial experience with Python development
  • Proven expertise designing and building RESTful APIs and system integrations
  • Experience working with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API documentation
  • Strong understanding of JSON, web services, and modern integration architectures
  • Demonstrated experience owning technical design and solution delivery for medium to large-scale initiatives
  • Experience delivering production-grade solutions within large enterprise environments
  • Strong Agile delivery experience

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps
  • Proven track record building enterprise workflow automation solutions
  • Experience integrating Microsoft 365 services such as Teams and SharePoint
  • Previous experience providing technical leadership and mentoring development teams
  • Experience working with MCP (Model Context Protocol) services

Experience: 5+ years enterprise-scale software engineering

Role signals

Technical focus
AI-powered workflow automation, integration, solution architecture, software development
Leadership
Mentoring
Architecture / system design
Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

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Full job description

Contract Opportunity | Tier 1 Banking Client

Our client, a leading Tier 1 financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a high-profile Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of next-generation AI-enabled workflow automation solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

Working at the forefront of AI, automation, and enterprise integration, you will leverage technologies including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform, Python, APIs, and modern integration frameworks to deliver scalable business solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering position that combines solution architecture, software development, workflow automation, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement AI-powered workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Build, configure, and support Copilot Studio agents, actions, tools, and orchestration workflows.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-grade integrations using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and modern integration patterns.
  • Create supporting automation services, APIs, and backend components using Python.
  • Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead and contribute to solution design activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.
  • Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices across the team.
  • Support sprint planning, estimations, and technical delivery activities.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where required.

Required Experience

  • 5+ years' experience delivering enterprise-scale software engineering solutions.
  • Strong commercial experience with Python development.
  • Proven expertise designing and building RESTful APIs and system integrations.
  • Experience working with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API documentation.
  • Strong understanding of JSON, web services, and modern integration architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience owning technical design and solution delivery for medium to large-scale initiatives.
  • Experience delivering production-grade solutions within large enterprise environments.
  • Strong Agile delivery experience.
  • Experience conducting code reviews and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly Desirable

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
  • Proven track record building enterprise workflow automation solutions.
  • Experience integrating Microsoft 365 services such as Teams and SharePoint.
  • Previous experience providing technical leadership and mentoring development teams.

Additional Advantageous Skills

  • Experience working with MCP (Model Context Protocol) services.
  • Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, or related AI technologies.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
  • Background within Financial Services or other highly regulated environments.

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to work with a leading global financial institution.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI, Copilot, and automation technologies.
  • High-impact programme delivering real business transformation.
  • Collaborative and technology-driven engineering environment.
  • Long-term contract potential within a strategic function.
    For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply with your latest CV or contact alex.leonard@cpl.ie

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Interview prep pack

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Your interview focus

Based on this listing, the role is a hands-on Senior Software Engineer position focused on designing and delivering AI-powered workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Python, and modern integration frameworks within a large financial institution.

  • Hands-on AI workflow automation·High
  • Python and REST API expertise·High
  • Technical leadership and mentoring·Medium
  • Enterprise Agile delivery·Medium

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Your 30-minute plan

  1. Review Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform

    0–8 min

    Study documentation, tutorials, and case studies on Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Power Apps to understand their role in workflow automation.

  2. Prepare Examples of Python and REST API Projects

    8–15 min

    Select 1-2 strong examples where you built enterprise-grade APIs or backend services in Python, focusing on integration and automation.

  3. Refresh Agile and Technical Leadership Experience

    15–20 min

    Recall specific instances where you led solution design, mentored team members, or contributed to Agile delivery in large organizations.

  4. Research Financial Services Enterprise Environments

    20–25 min

    Familiarize yourself with the challenges and standards typical in financial services or regulated industries, especially around integration and compliance.

  5. Prepare Targeted Questions for the Interviewer

    25–30 min

    Draft 3-4 thoughtful questions about the programme, team practices, and technology adoption to demonstrate your engagement and strategic thinking.

Likely questions

, 8 items

Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

Talking points

, 6 items

  • Designing and Implementing AI-Enabled Workflow Automation

    You will need to demonstrate experience building workflow automation solutions, especially using Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar platforms.

  • Building and Documenting RESTful APIs

    The role requires proven expertise in designing, building, and documenting REST APIs, including using Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.

  • Python Backend Development for Enterprise Integrations

    Strong commercial experience with Python is essential, particularly for creating backend components and automation services.

  • Technical Leadership and Mentoring

    You are expected to lead solution design, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers, so prepare examples of your leadership and collaboration.

  • Agile Delivery in Large Enterprise Environments

    Demonstrating experience delivering production-grade solutions in Agile teams within complex, regulated environments is important.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Translating Requirements

    You will partner with business stakeholders, so be ready to discuss how you translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

What to research

, 4 items

  • Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform

    Review the architecture, capabilities, and use cases of Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Power Apps, focusing on workflow automation.

  • REST API Design and Documentation

    Refresh your knowledge of RESTful API design principles, Swagger/OpenAPI specifications, and best practices for secure, scalable integrations.

  • Python for Enterprise Integrations

    Prepare examples of building backend services and automation tools in Python, especially those involving JSON and web services.

  • Agile Delivery in Financial Services

    Understand Agile methodologies as applied in large, regulated enterprise environments, particularly within financial services.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. What are the main business goals for the AI-powered workflow automation programme?

    Why ask this? To understand the strategic impact and priorities of your work.

  2. How is Microsoft Copilot Studio currently being used within the team, and what are the biggest challenges?

    Why ask this? To gauge the maturity of the technology stack and potential learning curve.

  3. What is the typical process for collaborating with business stakeholders and analysts?

    Why ask this? To clarify expectations for cross-functional communication and requirement gathering.

  4. How does the team approach code reviews and maintain engineering standards?

    Why ask this? To assess the culture of quality and continuous improvement.

  5. What opportunities exist for technical leadership and mentoring within the team?

    Why ask this? To understand how you can contribute beyond hands-on development.

  6. How are new technologies and best practices evaluated and adopted in the programme?

    Why ask this? To learn about the openness to innovation and professional development.

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