Azure AI Engineer – Vector DB Specialist

Azure AI Engineer – Vector DB Specialist | Robert Half | Remote (UK-based) Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a consulting partner in sourcing an Azure AI Engineer (Vector Database Specialist) to join a next-generation transformation initiative. This role will focus on delivering vector-based search and retrieval solutions leveraging Azure AI and Cognitive Search capabilities within an enterprise data environment. Assignment Details • Initial 3-month contract (extensions expected) • Remote (occasional client site collaboration if required) • £400–£450 per day plus 12.07% accrual pay via PAYE Key Skills & Experience • Proven experience designing and implementing Vector Databases and AI Search solutions (Azure Cognitive Search, Pinecone, FAISS, or Redis Vector). • Strong understanding of semantic search, embedding generation, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns. • Integration of vector stores with Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services for intelligent document and knowledge retrieval. • Hands-on experience across Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics. • Proficiency in Python / PySpark for data transformation, embeddings, and AI pipeline orchestration. • Familiarity with data governance, security, and monitoring in Azure enterprise environments. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to translate business needs into scalable AI-driven solutions. All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit, fraud/sanctions, employment verification). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an enterprise-scale AI programme focused on embedding next-generation vector search capabilities across a modern Azure data landscape.