Senior Context Engineer, Digital Transformation & Innovation

Job-ID: 14639Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Grand Rapids, MI, United States; United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-04Closes: 2027-11-04Job Summary:The Senior Context Engineer is a hands-on software engineer who builds and maintains the reusable context assets that power BDO Advantage’s AI-native product and process development. This role writes, tests, reviews, and ships production code in C#/.NET and Python on the Advantage Azure platform and develops skill files, agent-instruction files (CLAUDE.md and equivalents), prompt and context patterns, and retrieval-grounding corpora following team standards. The Senior Context Engineer encodes assurance domain knowledge into structured, retrievable, governed formats and integrates it into working applications. The role works independently on well-scoped problems with general direction, collaborates with AI engineers and product teams, and contributes to the quality and reuse of the firm’s context infrastructure. The role reports to the Context Engineering Manager and operates within the Advantage SDLC, firm policies, and security standards.Job Duties:Application & Platform Engineering Writes, tests, and ships production code in C#/.NET and/or Python that integrates governed context, retrieval, and agent capabilities into Advantage applications Builds and maintains the services, APIs, and tooling that load, validate, version, and serve context assets to agents and applications running on Azure Container Apps and Azure AI Foundry Works in Git-based workflows with pull requests, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub), using agentic development tooling (Claude Code or equivalent) as part of daily delivery Participates in code and context reviews and incorporates feedback Context & Knowledge EngineeringBuilds and maintains reusable context assets—skill files, agent-instruction files (CLAUDE.md and equivalents), and prompt and context patterns—following team standardsEncodes BDO assurance domain knowledge into structured, retrievable formats with appropriate metadata and provenanceApplies established context-as-code conventions, inheritance and versioning practicesRetrieval & Grounding EngineeringImplements and maintains retrieval pipelines including document parsing, chunking, embeddings, indexing, hybrid search, and metadata filtering using Azure AI Search and vector storesCurates retrieval corpora and manages freshness, versioning, and qualityWrites grounding tests and retrieval evaluation tests and measures accuracy, latency, and costContext Quality & CollaborationRuns context and grounding evaluations and improves quality across featuresCollaborates with AI engineers and product teams to integrate governed context into applicationsContributes to team documentation and supports citizen-engineer enablementRisk ManagementFollows firm security, privacy, and compliance standards (SOC 2, PCAOB AS 2201, QC 1000, ISO 27001) when building application code and context assetsEnsures sensitive or restricted data does not enter prompts, corpora, or model context and maintains traceability of grounded knowledgePerforms other duties as assignedWillingly accepts share of less desirable assignmentsSupervisory Responsibilities:Provides informal guidance to junior engineers, as assignedQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:High School Diploma/GED, requiredBachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, preferredExperience:Three (3) or more years of hands-on professional software development experience building, testing, and deploying production applications or services in C#/.NET or Python, requiredOne (1) or more years of experience building LLM-powered features – retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent tooling, or prompt and context systems – that reached production users, requiredExperience deploying and operating services on Microsoft Azure, requiredExperience building reusable components or working within established engineering standards, preferredExperience in professional services, assurance, or accounting industries, preferredLicense/Certifications:Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals or Azure AI Engineer Associate, or equivalent, preferredTechnology:Proficiency in C#/.NET or Python, including writing automated tests, required Working knowledge of Git-based workflows, pull-request review, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), required Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search, requiredUnderstanding of LLM prompting, context windows, retrieval, and grounding concepts, requiredExperience with retrieval and vector technologies (embeddings, indexing, hybrid search), preferredFamiliarity with agent-instruction and skill systems (CLAUDE.md and equivalents), agentic development tooling (Claude Code or equivalent), and Markdown-based knowledge structures, preferredFamiliarity with Azure Container Apps, Semantic Kernel, and Dapr, preferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Ability to design, build, debug, and ship working software with minimal supervision and to explain technical decisions clearly in a live, hands-on settingSolid knowledge of context engineering, retrieval, and grounding fundamentalsAbility to work independently on well-scoped problems with general directionStrong problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and qualityGood communication skills and willingness to collaborate and give and receive feedbackAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesCollaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teamsAbility to travel up to 10%, no relocation requiredIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $95,000 - $125,000Maryland Range: $95,000 - $125,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $125,000About the companyAt BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more!*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!