About this role
Salary The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package Details
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Location: This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working.
This new full-time post is available for an immediate start on a 24-month fixed term basis.
Summary of the role
Are you passionate about the transformative power of AI and digital technology? Do you want to help shape the future of higher education, research, and professional services? We’re looking for a Agentic AI Engineer to join our Digital Engineering Team and play a key role in delivering the University of Exeter’s 2030 strategy. As an Agentic AI Engineer, you will work on the design, development, and optimisation of AI and agentic applications that enhance productivity, streamline services, and enrich education and research. You’ll work collaboratively across education, research, and operations, delivering initiatives aligned with our Enabling AI Strategy and AI Policy.
What You’ll Do
Work on the development and optimisation of AI applications and agentic tools that enhance university services and operations. Embed AI agents into existing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Moodle) using secure APIs and integrations. Collaborate with IT and Digital colleagues, academic leads, service owners, and external partners to create innovative AI solutions. Maintain clear documentation for agent design, logic, inputs/outputs, and monitoring processes. Support ongoing monitoring of technology performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. Contribute to technical documentation, risk assessments, and data protection impact assessments. Test for performance, inclusivity, accessibility, and compliance, working closely with Security, Information Governance, and HR. Communicate the value and impact of complex AI and digital services to senior stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry advancements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
We’re Looking For…
Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. Experience with at least one cross-platform development framework (React Native or Flutter preferred). Demonstrable coding and digital development abilities. Understanding of prompt engineering, fine-tuning foundation models, and responsible AI principles. Experience developing with AI tools such as CoPilot Studio, AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, or similar platforms. Experience embedding AI agents into platforms and maintaining technical documentation. Good communication skills and the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences. Proven ability to work in agile teams and contribute to iterative delivery. Commitment to ethical AI use, user empowerment, and community engagement.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Further information
Please contact Lead Developer David Hyde, [email protected] Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above.