Junior AI Automation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Junior AI Automation Engineer

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, London

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 23rd July

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

ROLE PURPOSE

This is a junior, hands-on builder role focused on delivering practical internal AI tools, automations and integrations in a governed enterprise environment. It is not a research role, not an adoption/training role, and not a pure business analyst role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building internal tools, automations and lightweight applications.
• Connecting systems and moving data via APIs.
• Prototyping quickly and turning business needs into working solutions.
• Working within a Microsoft / Azure enterprise stack.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Able to build working things, not just analyse or produce slides.
• Comfortable with APIs, JSON, authentication basics, and moving data between systems.
• Hands-on with Python or JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Experience with REST APIs and serverless / Azure Functions-style patterns.
• Some exposure to Power Platform, Copilot Studio or workflow tooling.
• Enough business understanding to turn ambiguous needs into simple useful tools.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Azure Static Web Apps.
• Cosmos DB.
• Entra ID / Microsoft 365 SSO.
• Basic front-end capability.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

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