Position Description: CGI is looking for a Senior GenAI / Agentic AI Engineer to support the migration of an enterprise Knowledge Search/RAG platform from Microsoft Semantic Kernel to Microsoft Agent Framework.
The platform is a containerized enterprise RAG solution built using Python/Django, Azure AI Services, and OpenShift. The engineer will be responsible for refactoring the existing Semantic Kernel orchestration layer-including plugins, planners, function calling, prompt templates, memory, and chat history-to the Microsoft Agent Framework agents/workflows model.
The role requires strong hands on engineering experience, as migration must preserve existing APIs, security/RBAC, retrieval behavior, citations, and overall RAG quality.
This role must be filled on the client site 5 days/week in one of the following locations: Strongsville, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, or Dallas TX.
Future duties and responsibilities
. Lead/support migration from Semantic Kernel to Microsoft Agent Framework
. Refactor SK Native Plugins, planners, function calling, prompts, memory, and chat history into Agent Framework agents and workflows.
. Develop and enhance the orchestration layer using Python and Django.
. Maintain existing API contracts, RBAC, permissions, and application integrations.
. Integrate with Azure AI Search and Azure OpenAI for hybrid retrieval, semantic ranking, inference, and embeddings.
. Preserve existing RAG retrieval, reranking, prompt assembly, and citation functionality.
. Implement tool and connector integrations using Model Context Protocol (MCP)
. Implement observability using OpenTelemetry and Arize Phoenix.
. Perform RAG/agent evaluation and regression validation to ensure functional and quality parity after migration.
. Participate in GitHub based CI/CD, code reviews, DevSecOps, and vulnerability remediation.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. 8+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or AI/platform engineering.
. 4+ years of hands on experience developing enterprise applications using Python, with strong experience in Django based frameworks and APIs.
. 3+ years of experience designing and implementing Generative AI, RAG, and enterprise AI solutions.
. Hands on experience with Microsoft Semantic Kernel, including plugins, planners/agents, function calling, prompt templates, memory, and chat history.
. Hands on experience with Microsoft Agent Framework, including development of agents, workflows, tool integrations, and orchestration patterns.
. Strong experience migrating or refactoring Semantic Kernel based solutions to Microsoft Agent Framework or equivalent agentic architectures.
. Strong experience with Azure AI Services, including Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, embeddings, hybrid retrieval, semantic ranking, and RAG implementation.
. Experience implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI agent tool and connector integrations.
. Experience deploying containerized Python/AI applications using Docker and OpenShift/OCP.
. Experience with AI/RAG observability and evaluation frameworks, including OpenTelemetry and Arize Phoenix or similar tools.
. Experience with GitHub based CI/CD, DevSecOps practices, code reviews, and vulnerability remediation.
. Working knowledge of Redis Enterprise and Azure API Management (APIM) is preferred.
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Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $198,400.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
Skills: - Agentic AI
- DevOps Security
- Django
- Generative AI
- GitHub
- Microsoft Azure AI Solution
- Microsoft Semantic Kernel
- Model Context Protocol Client
- OpenShift
- Prompt Engineering
- Python
- RESTful (Rest-APIs)
- Retrieval-Augmented Gen.(RAG)
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