Senior AI Developer – Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and manage Copilot Studio agents, which encompass topics, actions, tools, orchestration, connectors, and knowledge grounding, all integrated with enterprise data sources, Microsoft 365, and line-of-business applications.

• Execute retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns utilizing enterprise content from SharePoint, Dataverse, and other MBI systems.

• Create and implement generative AI solutions on Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI, focusing on model selection, prompt engineering, and systematic evaluation of outputs.

• Construct and utilize Azure AI and Azure OpenAI APIs in Python to enhance Copilot Studio agents and tailored applications.

• Develop complementary Power Apps and Power Automate workflows for AI-driven use cases.

• Enforce responsible AI methodologies, which include input validation, defenses against prompt injection, and establishing security guardrails.

• Collaborate with Data & AI teams to ensure alignment of solutions with the overarching GenAI and Azure AI strategies.

• Assist in proof-of-concepts, pilot projects, MVPs, and full-scale deployments; document architectural frameworks and manage solution assets within source control.

• Offer technical expertise, training, and support to makers, developers, and business stakeholders.

• Advocate for source control discipline, automated build and release pipelines, and standards for solution performance and maintainability.

• Monitor utilization and effectiveness of deployed agents and AI solutions, driving ongoing enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 7 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies, specifically in hands-on application development.

• Proven experience in building and deploying Copilot Studio agents within an enterprise setting.

• Extensive experience in developing solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).

• Proficient in Python for the development, integration, and automation of AI solutions and services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of source control and modern deployment methodologies, including Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG patterns, grounding, and the evaluation of generative AI outputs.

• Experience in integrating solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure services, and third-party APIs.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience with Azure AI Foundry model catalog, Azure Fabric (including Databricks), or enterprise GenAI platforms.

• Knowledge in Power Platform extensibility, including custom connectors, Azure Functions, and REST APIs.

• Background in supporting large-scale citizen developer or maker initiatives.

• Relevant Microsoft certifications (Azure AI Engineer Associate, Power Platform Developer Associate, or similar).

• Awareness of responsible AI frameworks, AI governance standards, or AI security practices.

• Exposure to the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Commuter and wellness benefits.