Location Remote. Experience Level Senior Level (7+ years of experience). Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Azure Foundry Engineer to design, build, and operationalize AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry and the broader Microsoft AI ecosystem. This is a short-term engagement (approximately one month) focused on standing up a new AI Foundry environment from the ground up and delivering a working solution overview upon completion. The ideal candidate can move quickly and independently to build a functional foundation with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

AI Solution Development

• Develop and deploy generative AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry.
• Configure and manage large language models (LLMs), prompt orchestration, and AI applications.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, vector databases, and knowledge retrieval solutions.

Integration & Architecture

• Integrate AI solutions with Azure services, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Build out the AI Foundry environment and tenant configuration from an initial baseline.

Governance & Optimization

• Establish security, monitoring, and governance controls for AI workloads.
• Optimize model performance, cost, and scalability.

Delivery & Documentation

• Provide a clear solution overview and documentation once the environment is built out.
• Work independently to deliver a functional AI Foundry solution within a compressed timeline.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Machine Learning.
• Experience configuring and managing LLMs and prompt orchestration.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with Azure services, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Experience implementing RAG architectures and vector databases.
• Development experience in Python, C#, or a similar language.
• Experience with Azure security and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management.
• Experience working on short-cycle, fast-turnaround engagements.
• Experience establishing new AI environments or tenants from scratch.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical judgment and ability to work independently with minimal setup time.
• Fast learner comfortable operating in ambiguous, early-stage environments.
• Strong communication skills to deliver clear solution overviews to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on security, governance, and scalability.
• Comfortable delivering results within a compressed, short-term timeline.