Senior .NET Engineer with AI

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior .NET Engineer with expertise in AI to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative AI-powered applications, leveraging the .NET framework, Microsoft Azure, and OpenAI technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions using .NET, Azure cloud services, and OpenAI APIs Architect and build scalable, maintainable, and secure applications with AI models and natural language processing Collaborate with data scientists, AI specialists, and product owners to translate AI research into production-ready software Drive best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and DevOps for the AI development lifecycle Mentor developers to promote knowledge sharing and technical expertise across the team Manage project planning, sprint execution, and delivery timelines while aligning with business objectives Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring solutions in Azure Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance are central to AI solutions Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and cloud innovations to enhance platform capabilities Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 3+ years of professional software development experience AI Orchestrator frameworks like Microsoft Semantic Kernel Strong expertise in .NET Framework and/or .NET Core development Proven experience designing and building cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, and Cognitive Services Hands-on experience integrating OpenAI APIs, GPT models, or similar AI/ML frameworks into applications Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven design patterns Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as infrastructure as code methods like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2) Nice to have Familiarity with AI model training, fine-tuning, and deployment workflows Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies Prior involvement in developing conversational AI/chatbots or natural language processing applications Knowledge of security standards and compliance considerations for AI and data handling