Software Engineer

Senior AI Engineer, Microsoft Copilot & Agent Development We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements. Location: Irving, TX (Primary) | Charlotte, NC (Secondary) Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Duration: 18-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment About the Role We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI agents and agentic solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem . In this role, you will build intelligent, scalable AI solutions that automate business processes, orchestrate complex workflows, and integrate seamlessly across Microsoft platforms including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Graph. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with Microsoft Copilot technologies, enterprise AI architecture experience, and a passion for building next-generation AI-powered business solutions. What You'll Do Design and Build AI Agent Solutions Develop and deploy enterprise AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Design multi-agent architectures that support task decomposition, workflow orchestration, tool invocation, and intelligent decision-making. Build declarative and custom agents to automate complex business processes. Create reusable frameworks, templates, and development standards that accelerate enterprise agent adoption. Drive Agent Orchestration and Workflow Automation Architect orchestration layers for planning, execution, validation, monitoring, and recovery. Develop scalable agent collaboration patterns and multi-step workflow solutions. Build tool, skill, and action invocation pipelines across diverse enterprise systems. Optimize agent performance, reliability, latency, and operational efficiency. Integrate Across the Microsoft Ecosystem Leverage Microsoft Graph to ground AI solutions in enterprise data and context. Design integrations across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 applications. Support cross-platform experiences across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver seamless AI-enabled user experiences. Establish AI Engineering Best Practices Define standards for prompt engineering, testing, evaluation, versioning, and lifecycle management. Implement monitoring, observability, execution tracing, and performance analytics for AI solutions. Build CI/CD practices and deployment frameworks for agent-based applications. Promote responsible AI principles, including governance, security, privacy, explainability, and compliance. Partner Across the Organization Participate in architecture reviews and technical design sessions. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Platform teams to align AI solutions with business objectives and enterprise standards. Contribute to strategic AI initiatives and enterprise-wide adoption of Microsoft Copilot technologies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or solution architecture experience. Hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio . Strong expertise with Microsoft 365 Copilot , Microsoft Graph, and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Experience designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions integrated with Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and OneDrive. Experience building agentic workflows, orchestration frameworks, and workflow automation solutions. Strong understanding of AI application lifecycle management, testing, monitoring, and deployment practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience building multi-agent systems and agent orchestration frameworks. Knowledge of prompt engineering, AI governance, observability, and responsible AI practices. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for AI and automation solutions. Familiarity with Azure AI services and Azure AI Foundry . Experience creating reusable AI platforms, frameworks, and enterprise development standards. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills within large enterprise environments. Key Success Factors The successful candidate will demonstrate: Deep, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio . Proven experience building enterprise AI agents and intelligent workflow solutions. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Graph, and Copilot technologies. Ability to design scalable, secure, and production-ready AI solutions. A track record of driving innovation through agentic AI and workflow automation. Hiring Priorities Required Skills Microsoft Copilot Studio (expert level) Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Agent Development Agent Orchestration & Workflow Automation Microsoft Graph Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and OneDrive Integrations Preferred Skills Azure AI Foundry Enterprise AI Architecture Responsible AI and Governance CI/CD for AI Solutions Benefits Featured Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. The Judge Group