Azure GenAI Engineer - Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a hands-on Azure GenAI Engineer to design, build, and deliver enterprise Generative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on rapid prototyping, secure LLM integration, and delivering high-impact AI use cases from concept through production.

Responsibilities:
* Design and build end-to-end solutions using Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot-based architectures
* Leverage Azure AI services (Cognitive Services, Azure ML) to integrate LLMs into enterprise systems
* Build data pipelines using Databricks and Azure Data Factory
* Implement Azure Cognitive Search to combine structured and unstructured data (e.g., SharePoint, documents)
* Develop secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for enterprise content
* Deliver AI proofs of concept in ~60 days using agile, use-case-driven approaches
* Run intake sessions to evaluate and prioritize AI use cases by business value
* Build LLM-powered workflows integrated with Power Automate and Microsoft 365
* Orchestrate AI agents and pipelines while ensuring security, governance, and compliance
* Act as a self-sufficient contributor across architecture, development, testing, and light DevOps
* Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders and clearly explain outcomes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven experience delivering Azure-based Generative AI solutions end to end
* Strong hands-on expertise with LLMs, RAG patterns, and enterprise data integration
* Experience with Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Cognitive Search
* Understanding of AI security, compliance, and data governance best practices
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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