Technical Lead Developer

Job#: 3021781

Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Lead Developer

Location: Charlotte NC

Duration: 12 months contract

Payrate: $60.00 - 65.06/hr

Project Summary

As the AI Software Engineer, you'll take on a pivotal role as the technical lead developer in the deployment, governance, and enhancement of Microsoft's Copilot Chat, 365 Copilot, and various AI tools within the CCRFT organization. This hybrid position emphasizes enterprise architecture and hands-on engineering, ensuring a secure, compliant, and mission-focused AI platform. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and business units to integrate Copilot and associated AI services effectively, enhancing productivity across the agency.

Essential Knowledge and Skills Required

10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud engineering, or AI platform deployment, with a focus on MS Co-Pilot integration solutions.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AI, Microsoft Graph, associated APIs, and Copilot extensibility.

Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or other scripting and automation tools.

Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.

Experience in both governmental and commercial sectors is advantageous.

Proven expertise in governance, risk management, and operational support.

Establish governance practices for prompts, connectors, plugins, and data sources, including change control and recertification processes.

Design secure API endpoints and app registrations utilizing OAuth 2.0 and Entra ID for Copilot integration.

Monitor API usage for telemetry, errors, latency, and throttling; establish service level objectives and operational runbooks.

Educate team members on AI prompt generation to enhance customer support capabilities.

Security Monitoring: Facilitate auditing, logging, and alerting within the Microsoft 365 environment, integrating with Log Analytics

Extensibility: Support Copilot Studio and Teams integration, document integration patterns and establish guardrails.

LangChain and LangGraph framework experience is required, Python and MS Co-Pilot integration is a must

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.