Sr. AI Engineer - (Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric & Copilot)

Sr. AI Engineer - Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric & Copilot

Location: 100% REMOTE (EST HOURS)

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Engagement Type

Contract (12 months, with strong extension potential)

About The Role

We are seeking a expert

AI Engineer

to design, build, and deploy

enterprise-grade AI solutions

within a large, complex environment. This role is hands-on and highly technical, focused on

Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365 Copilot

. You will work on advanced generative AI use cases, internal copilots, and data-driven AI platforms that are actively used at scale.

This is not an entry-level or exploratory AI role. Candidates must have

proven experience delivering production AI solutions

in enterprise environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Architect, build, and deploy generative and agentic AI solutions using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI services
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, embeddings, vector search, and prompt orchestration
• Build enterprise data and AI pipelines using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Engineering, Real-Time Analytics)
• Develop and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot and custom Copilot agents using Copilot Studio, Graph connectors, and plugins
• Integrate AI capabilities into business applications using Azure AI Search and Document Intelligence
• Create secure APIs and orchestration layers with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management
• Implement MLOps / LLMOps practices for deployment, monitoring, evaluation, and versioning
• Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases
• Ensure solutions meet standards for security, governance, privacy, and responsible AI
• Produce clear technical documentation and architectural artifacts

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Applicants

must

meet

most

of the following to be considered

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML development
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Engineering, Analytics workloads)
• Proven experience building production-grade AI applications (not just POCs)
• Hands-on experience with:
• RAG architectures and vector databases
• Prompt engineering and LLM orchestration
• API development and integration
• Strong coding skills in Python, C#, or TypeScript
• Experience implementing CI/CD, MLOps, or LLMOps workflows

Preferred (Strong Plus)

• Experience building or extending Microsoft 365 Copilot or Copilot Studio agents
• Familiarity with Azure Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Knowledge of Azure security, governance, and identity services
• Microsoft certifications (AI-102, DP-600, PL-300, AI-900)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of UNIONDALE, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partner