Azure AI Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for a highly skilled Azure AI Engineer / Backend Developer to drive greenfield development of scalable backend services, intelligent dashboards, and AI-powered agents. The role involves leveraging modern Azure capabilities including Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and cloud-native architectures to build next generation data-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop scalable backend services using C# (.NET Core) and Python.
- Build and deploy AI-powered agents and solutions using Azure AI Foundry / Azure OpenAI ecosystem.
- Develop data-driven dashboards and analytics solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric.
- Architect and implement microservices-based solutions using Azure PaaS services.
- Integrate AI/ML models into enterprise-grade applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and solution design.
- Hands-on experience integrating Agentic AI, Generative AI, RAG and AI Copilot tools into software development workflows and enterprise applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Drive best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native development.
Primary Skills :
- Strong programming expertise in C# (.NET Core) and Python.
- Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services (AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services).
- Strong knowledge of Agentic AI, Generative AI, RAG and AI-powered Copilot solutions.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric / Data Engineering / Analytics platforms.
- Solid understanding of Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
- Experience working with databases (SQL / NoSQL).
Secondary Skills :
- Experience with LLM-based solutions, prompt engineering, and AI agents orchestration.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exposure to DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines).
- Familiarity with data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Understanding of security, governance, and compliance in Azure.
What We Are Looking For :
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
- Ability to work in greenfield and fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for AI-driven innovation and cloud technologies.
Skills
Python, C#, Azure, Artificial Intelligence, .Net Core, .Net, Machine Learning, RAG