.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 Apptad