Junior AI Automation Engineer
- Chelsea FC
- Stamford Bridge Fulham Road,, London, SW6 1HS, United Kingdom
- 27 Jun, 2026
Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE
This is a junior, hands-on builder role focused on delivering practical internal Al 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
Chelsea FC Jobs
Triumphs in Europe, as well as repeated success in England, has established Chelsea as one of the Premier League's biggest names.
With Chelsea's footballing success, comes the inevitable wealth of opportunities which follow. Such opportunities don't just lay in the final league standings or the club's ability to navigate the transfer market. These opportunities filter down to potential careers at Chelsea FC, to cater to the ever-increasing demands of an improving organisation.
As a team we’re hardworking, resilient, brave and proud. We constantly strive to do the right thing. We’re involved and highly committed, taking challenges in our stride and focusing on improving and evolving.
We work to win and are driven to create optimum business performance. Our success is underpinned by our diverse and inclusive attitude, creating an environment where everyone is welcome and treated equally. If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea.
The club doesn't rely on the attractiveness of work locations to turn heads, however, as the careers at Chelsea FC speak for themselves.
Chelsea is a London Living Wage Employer, and their commitment as such saw them raise their minimum rate of pay in 2020 to £10.75. Chelsea was the first English professional football club to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, proving that the benefits of working at Chelsea FC lay in the organisation's eagerness to better their employees.
Benefits of Careers at Chelsea FC:
- Locality - Chelsea, Surrey, and Kent
- London Living Wage Employer
- 150+ different roles in the organisation
- Word Class facilities
- Working in an environment with a robust environmental policy with a commitment to implement low and zero-carbon technologies
Careers at Chelsea offer the chance to work in an environment geared to win, surrounded by people with a similar mindset. The desirable nature of jobs at Chelsea FC mean they are hard to come by.