.NET AI Engineer

Role : .NET AI Engineer
Location : Austin, TX
Position Type : Contract 

Job description
•    We are seeking a highly skilled .NET AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications leveraging the Microsoft technology ecosystem. 
•    The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in .NET development, Azure AI Services, Generative AI, OpenAI technologies, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
•    This role involves developing intelligent enterprise applications, integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), building AI agents, and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities
•    Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET 8, ASP.NET MVC, and Web APIs.
•    Integrate Generative AI capabilities utilizing Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, and Microsoft AI Services.
•    Develop AI-powered solutions such as chatbots, copilots, intelligent search platforms, and workflow automation systems.
•    Architect and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using vector databases.
•    Implement AI orchestration frameworks including Semantic Kernel, LangChain, AutoGen, or equivalent technologies.
•    Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices to support AI-enabled applications.
•    Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques and AI model optimization strategies.
•    Work with databases including SQL Server, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
•    Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure using App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and containerized environments.
•    Ensure solution security, scalability, governance, and compliance with enterprise standards.
•    Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Technical Skills
.NET Development
•    C#
•    .NET Core / .NET 8
•    ASP.NET MVC & Web API
•    Entity Framework Core
•    LINQ
•    Dependency Injection
•    Microservices Architecture
•    REST API Development
AI & Generative AI
•    Azure OpenAI Service
•    OpenAI APIs (GPT Models)
•    Prompt Engineering
•    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
•    AI Agent Development
•    Semantic Kernel
•    LangChain
•    LLM Fine-Tuning Concepts
•    Vector Databases:
o    Azure AI Search
o    Pinecone
o    Weaviate
o    ChromaDB
Cloud & DevOps
•    Microsoft Azure
•    Azure Functions
•    Azure App Services
•    Azure AI Services
•    Docker
•    Kubernetes (AKS)
•    CI/CD Pipelines
•    Azure DevOps
•    GitHub Actions
Databases
•    SQL Server
•    Cosmos DB
•    PostgreSQL
•    MongoDB
•    Data Modeling & Performance Optimization
Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio
•    Knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and MLOps
•    Experience integrating solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform
•    Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP), OCR, Speech-to-Text, and Azure Document Intelligence
•    Exposure to TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Python AI frameworks
•    Experience working on Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain projects
Educational Qualifications
•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Key Competencies
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
•    Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
•    Advanced debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization expertise
•    Passion for continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI technologies
Preferred Certifications
•    Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
•    Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
•    Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
•    Generative AI / OpenAI Certifications
•    Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Certifications
Experience Requirements
•    Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, and Azure AI Search
•    Proven experience designing and deploying AI-powered enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure
•    Strong understanding of AI application architecture, LLM integration, and cloud-native development
Mandatory Skills
•    .NET Core
•    GitHub Copilot
•    JSON
•    Microservices
•    Prompt Engineering
•    Azure OpenAI
•    C#
•    REST APIs
•    Azure Cloud Services
•    AI/Generative AI Development
Skills
Mandatory Skills : .Net Core, GitHub Co-Pilot, JSON, Microservices, Prompt Engineering