Enterprise Applications & AI Solutions Consultant

Enterprise Applications & AI Solutions Consultant
Remote or Hybrid | Ongoing Long-Term Contract Opportunity
Our client is seeking an Enterprise Applications & AI Solutions Consultant to support enterprise modernization initiatives across a large and complex technology environment. This role will focus on modern application architecture, Microsoft ecosystem technologies, AI-enabled solutions, automation, governance, and digital transformation efforts supporting both technical and business stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of enterprise architecture, hands-on development, cloud engineering, Microsoft platform expertise, and emerging AI technology exposure. This individual will work closely with leadership, infrastructure teams, developers, and business stakeholders to evaluate legacy applications, recommend modernization strategies, and support scalable enterprise solutions aligned with organizational standards and security best practices.
What You Will Be Doing
Supporting enterprise digital modernization initiatives, including assessment of legacy applications and recommendation of future-state architecture and platform solutions
Designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications utilizing Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services
Collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
Supporting enterprise application governance, lifecycle management, standards, and compliance initiatives
Assisting with AI-enabled solution evaluation and implementation, including exposure to LLMs, agents, prompt engineering, and Microsoft/OpenAI technologies
Developing and supporting integrations utilizing REST APIs and cloud-native services
Supporting CI/CD pipelines, source control, automation, and DevOps best practices
Assisting with Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint Online administration, configuration, and customization efforts
Creating and maintaining secure authentication and authorization models utilizing Entra ID and RBAC best practices
Supporting operational automation and scripting initiatives utilizing PowerShell and related technologies
Working closely with project teams to proactively communicate risks, dependencies, and impediments impacting delivery timelines
Required Skills & Experience
General awareness of AI technologies including LLMs, AI agents, and prompt engineering concepts
Familiarity with Azure AI Services, OpenAI, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, Claude, or related AI platforms
Strong experience with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and C# development
Strong understanding of authentication, security best practices, and enterprise software architecture patterns
Strong SQL Server and T-SQL experience, including data modeling and performance tuning
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or SPFx
Hands-on Microsoft Power Platform experience including Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Dataverse, administration, and governance concepts
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online environments
Strong Azure experience including App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, Storage, Entra ID, and Microsoft Graph
Experience creating and configuring Entra ID security principals and access controls
Experience with REST APIs and tools such as Postman
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control best practices
PowerShell scripting and automation experience
Understanding of enterprise security best practices including RBAC, least privilege, and PII handling
Familiarity with ITIL-aligned change management practices
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with enterprise modernization or transformation initiatives
Exposure to tools such as ShareGate, Nintex, and Qualtrics
Experience supporting hybrid cloud enterprise environments
Experience working within large enterprise or public sector organizations