AI Software Engineer

AI Software EngineerLocation: Coppell, TX Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 Days Locals Only Duration: 6-Month ContractExperience Range: 8-10 yearsOur client is seeking an AI Software Engineer with 8-10 years of experience to design, develop, and deploy intelligent agents and AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure AI services. This role combines advanced.NET/C# development with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Responsibilities & QualificationsDesign, develop, and maintain scalable.NET/C# applications and cloud-native microservices using Azure infrastructureDesign and implement AI-powered solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and the Microsoft Agent FrameworkBuild and deploy intelligent agents with advanced capabilities including prompt engineering, context engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelinesImplement tool use orchestration, action planning, and memory management strategies to enable autonomous decision-making and agent responsivenessIntegrate RESTful APIs and external systems with intelligent agents; manage state, goals, and feedback loops for optimal performanceEvaluate and verify AI agent behavior and outputs using various testing techniques and validation toolsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, data scientists, DevOps) and mentor junior engineers on best practices and emerging AI technologiesMaintain code quality through peer reviews, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and adherence to Agile methodologiesRequirements8-10 years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in.NET and C#Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, and Cognitive ServicesStrong expertise in prompt engineering, context engineering, RAG implementation, and vectorization/indexing techniquesSolid understanding of intelligent agent design, including tool use orchestration, action planning, memory management, and state managementExperience with RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development patternsProficiency with Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologiesDemonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize AI model outputs and agent behavior through systematic testing and validation