Principal AI Engineer

TL Consulting Group; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

TL Consulting Group is hiring a Principal AI Engineer to lead design, development, and delivery of AI-powered agentic systems using Azure AI Foundry and enterprise-scale LLM integrations. This hands-on role combines deep technical execution with delivery leadership, guiding teams through AI-enabled application development and modern engineering workflows.

You will architect solutions, mentor engineers, and work with clients to transform business problems into scalable AI workflows, leveraging

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or DevOps.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML or LLM-based solutions in production or advanced PoC environments.

Mansioni

• Build and deploy AI applications using Azure AI Foundry and related Azure services.
• Lead the design and implementation of agentic AI systems.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using structured and unstructured enterprise data.
• Design and implement agent orchestration patterns.
• Rapidly prototype and deliver PoCs and MVPs to validate AI use cases and business value.
• Lead enterprise adoption and optimisation of GitHub Copilot and AI‑assisted development practices.
• Embed AI into engineering workflows, including: Code generation, review, and refactoring; Test automation and documentation generation; Developer knowledge assistants and copilots.
• Integrate LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) into developer platforms, internal tools and automation pipelines; CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows.
• Implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) and advanced tool integration patterns where applicable.
• Act as lead across AI engineering engagements; Own solution design, architecture, and hands‑on delivery; Guide engineering teams on patterns for agentic design, LLM integration, scalability and reliability; Ensure security and governance; Mentor engineers and consultants.
• Work directly with clients to shape AI use cases; Translate business problems into agentic AI workflows; Lead workshops, ideation sessions, and rapid prototyping; Present designs and PoCs.

Conoscenze

Agentic AI

LLM platforms

Python

C#

TypeScript

Cloud engineering

DevOps

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Strumenti

Azure AI Foundry

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps)

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

API Management

Descrizione del lavoro

At TL Consulting, we simplify modern complexity with advanced, sustainable engineering. As a proudly Australian-owned consultancy with over 15 years of experience, we empower businesses to innovate and achieve measurable outcomes through scalable, cloud-native solutions. Our 50+ consultants operate across key sectors including banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI), government, retail, education, and entertainment. This cross-industry expertise allows us to deliver customer‑centric solutions that combine deep technical capability with a clear understanding of each client’s strategic vision. Our approach leverages proven, scalable blueprints tailored to your business direction - enabling accelerated outcomes, maximized ROI, and sustainable long‑term adoption.

We maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that share our vision for a cloud-native future. Through our collaborations with Microsoft, GitHub, and Databricks, we ensure our capabilities stay aligned with evolving best practices. These partnerships also provide access to innovation programs, co‑funding opportunities, and dedicated support - helping us accelerate time‑to‑value for our clients.

Position Purpose

The Principal AI Engineer, Azure AI & Agentic Engineering leads the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered applications and agentic systems, with a strong focus on Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and enterprise-scale LLM integration. This is a hands‑on role that blends deep technical expertise with delivery ownership. The role is centred on building agent‑based solutions, orchestrating AI workflows, and rapidly developing PoCs and MVPs that deliver measurable business value. A key responsibility is enabling organisations to adopt agentic AI patterns by integrating large language models such as OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini into production‑grade applications, developer ecosystems, and automation pipelines. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who can guide high‑performing teams through the transition to AI‑enabled application development and modern engineering workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Agentic AI & Application Engineering

• Build and deploy AI applications using Azure AI Foundry and related Azure services.
• Lead the design and implementation of agentic AI systems.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using structured and unstructured enterprise data.
• Design and implement agent orchestration patterns.
• Rapidly prototype and deliver PoCs and MVPs to validate AI use cases and business value.

AI Engineering & Developer Productivity

• Lead enterprise adoption and optimisation of GitHub Copilot and AI‑assisted development practices.
• Embed AI into engineering workflows, including:
  • Code generation, review, and refactoring
  • Test automation and documentation generation
  • Developer knowledge assistants and copilots
• Integrate LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) into:
  • Developer platforms
  • Internal tools and automation pipelines
  • CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows
• Implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) and advanced tool integration patterns where applicable.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Act as lead across AI engineering engagements.
• Own solution design, architecture, and hands‑on delivery of AI solutions.
• Guide engineering teams on best practices for:
  • Agentic design patterns
  • LLM integration and orchestration
  • Scalability, performance, and reliability
• Ensure alignment to security, governance, and responsible AI frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to engineers and consultants.

Client Engagement & Innovation

• Work directly with clients to shape and refine AI use cases and solution approaches.
• Translate business problems into agentic AI workflows and technical solutions.
• Lead workshops, ideation sessions, and rapid prototyping engagements.
• Present solution designs, demos, and PoCs to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Practice Contribution

• Develop reusable agent frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures.
• Contribute to internal IP including:
  • Agent orchestration patterns
  • RAG frameworks
  • AI workflow templates
• Stay at the forefront of agentic AI, LLM advancements, and developer tooling.
• Support pre‑sales activities and contribute to proposals and solution shaping.

Skills & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or DevOps.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML or LLM-based solutions in production or advanced PoC environments.
• Experience leading technical delivery or acting as a senior/lead engineer.

Technical Skills

Agentic AI & LLM Engineering

• Hands‑on experience building AI agents and agentic workflows
• Experience with LLM platforms (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)
• Prompt engineering, evaluation, and optimisation techniques
• Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)

Azure AI & Cloud

• Azure AI Foundry and Azure AI services
• Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management
• Cloud‑native and microservices‑based architectures

Developer Productivity & DevOps

• GitHub and GitHub Copilot (enterprise usage and optimisation)
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• AI‑assisted software engineering practices

Engineering & Integration

• Strong programming capability (Python, C#, or TypeScript)
• API development and integration patterns
• Event‑driven and distributed systems design

Soft Skills

• Strong client focus and ensures effective relationships are in place with key client stakeholders to deliver that service.
• Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills interfacing with diverse stakeholders. i.e., General Manager, Head of Architecture, Solution Architecture.
• Solid experience in relationship management, conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation.
• Must be able to work independently but also lead Consulting engagements in a highly matrixed environment (especially for short‑term engagements).
• A team player who can liaise effectively with a diverse group of delivery teams to ensure a positive experience for the customer.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure or AI certifications.
• Experience delivering enterprise technology consulting engagements.
• Experience building or deploying agent‑based AI systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience running AI PoCs, hackathons, or innovation sprints.
• Experience building AI‑enabled developer platforms or internal tools.
• Understanding of AI governance, safety, and guardrails.
• Experience implementing AI coding assistants at enterprise scale.
• Strong background in cloud platforms and DevOps ecosystems.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic consultancy firm that values innovation, growth, and professional development.
• Lead a growing practice at the forefront of data‑driven business transformation.
• Work with diverse, top‑tier clients across multiple industries, delivering impactful solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

This is a Sydney based, permanent opportunity and will be hybrid in nature. No agencies please. Candidates must have valid visa with full work rights in Australia. Visas will not be transferred or sponsored.

TL Consulting Group understands the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, no matter their gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age, has equal access to opportunities. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals with disabilities.