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 partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.