AI Engineer - Microsoft Copilot & Generative AI - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking an AI Engineer - Microsoft Copilot & Generative AI for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a contract to hire opportunity.
We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI-powered automation to design, develop, and implement enterprise AI solutions. This role will focus on leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and modern AI technologies to enhance productivity, automate business processes, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in AI/ML, prompt engineering, API integration, data analytics, automation, cloud technologies, and responsible AI practices.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of software engineering, AI/ML, cloud engineering, or automation experience
• 2+ years of experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or Microsoft Copilot technologies
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions in complex environments
• Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Azure OpenAI Services
• Azure AI Foundry / Azure AI Studio
• Prompt Engineering
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Agents and Agentic Workflows
• Java or JavaScript
• REST APIs and AI Integrations
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Git, CI/CD, DevOps Practices
• Azure Cloud Services
• Data Analytics and AI Monitoring
• Large Language Models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Vector Databases
• Embeddings and Semantic Search
• Fine-Tuning and Model Evaluation
• Responsible AI and AI Governance
• Prompt Engineering Best Practices

Desired skills:

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and containers
• Experience implementing AI solutions in highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of AI security, model risk management, and governance frameworks

Pay range: $55.06 - $63.06 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. This position requires resources who do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.