Senior AI Engineer

Nexthire; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior AI Engineer specialized in the Microsoft Stack to architect multi-agent systems and ensure AI governance. The successful candidate will have a strong software engineering background with over 6 years of experience, particularly in building AI tools and robust pipelines. This role demands expertise in advanced Python and C# development and integrating AI workflows into user interfaces. The position is located on-site in Abu Dhabi, offering a pivotal role in driving innovative solutions through AI.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in Generative AI.
• Experience in building multi-agent systems and AI tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud services and AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop multi-agent systems using Microsoft Agent Framework.
• Manage AI governance and ensure compliance across workloads.
• Build RAG pipelines and backend services to support AI agents.
• Develop responsive UIs for human supervision of AI systems.

Skills

Advanced Python

C# (.NET 8+)

Microsoft Agent Framework

React.js

Data Engineering

AI Governance

Tools

VS Code AI Toolkit

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Overview

About Algotale

At Algotale, we believe in the transformative potential of data to reshape industries, drive innovation, and create value. Established in 2020, we specialize in IT services, staffing, and consulting, with a data-centric approach across data analytics, AI/ML, and cloud solutions. Our team of over 500 professionals partners with clients to unlock the full potential of their data and accelerate digital transformation.

Website: www.algotale.com

Role

Job Title: Senior AI Engineer (Microsoft Stack)
Location: OnSite
Experience Level: Senior (6+ years in software engineering, 2+ years in GenAI)
Stack Focus: Microsoft AI Foundry, MS Agent Framework, Citadel, React/UI

Responsibilities

1. Agentic Orchestration & Design
   • Architect and develop complex multi-agent systems using the Microsoft Agent Framework, integrating patterns from Semantic Kernel and AutoGen.
   • Implement Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable dynamic tool discovery and invocation.
   • Design hybrid orchestration models combining Agentic Reasoning (dynamic) with deterministic Workflow Orchestration.
2. AI Governance & Security (The Citadel Layer)
   • Deploy and manage the Foundry Citadel Platform to ensure governance, cost control, and observability across AI workloads.
   • Implement AI Gateway patterns to enforce enterprise policies, content safety (Prompt Shields), and guardrails.
   • Use Citadel’s Agent-Level Tracing and automated evaluations to monitor performance and compliance in real time.
3. Pro-Code Backend & Data Engineering
   • Build robust RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines using Foundry IQ and Azure AI Search for high-accuracy reasoning.
   • Develop backend services in Python or C# (.NET) to support AI agents, integrating with Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse.
   • Automate the AI lifecycle (LLMOps) using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for CI/CD of prompt flows and model deployments.
4. UI & Frontend Integration
   • Develop custom, responsive user interfaces using React or Streamlit to enable human supervision and control of AI agents.
   • Integrate agentic workflows into surfaces like Microsoft Teams, web portals, or the VS Code AI Toolkit.

Technical Requirements

• Languages: Advanced Python (FastAPI/Pydantic) and/or C# (.NET 8+).
• Orchestration: Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen.
• Platform: Azure AI Foundry (Studio/Hub), Azure OpenAI Service.
• Governance: Citadel (Foundry Citadel Platform), Microsoft Purview, or AI Content Safety is preferred.
• Data/Search: Foundry IQ, Azure AI Search (Vector/Hybrid), Cosmos DB.
• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, with experience in streaming LLM responses.
• Tools: VS Code AI Toolkit, GitHub Copilot, Prompt Flow.