Remote Azure GenAI Backend Architect

Paralucent; Ireland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paralucent, a consulting firm, seeks a Senior Consultant – Azure GenAI Backend Engineer to design scalable Generative AI solutions with a strong focus on RAG architectures and Azure-native serverless platforms. You will build backend APIs and services, deploy Azure Functions and Container Apps, and create data pipelines for indexing, embeddings, and retrieval while enforcing security and governance.

This remote role offers a 6-month contract (possible extension) and demands deep expertise in

Qualifications

• Required experience architecting GenAI backends and RAG workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RAG-based architectures using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.
• Develop backend APIs and services to support GenAI applications.
• Architect and deploy Azure serverless solutions (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps).
• Build scalable data pipelines for indexing, embedding, and retrieval workflows.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for AI systems using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Define and implement system architecture ensuring performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Apply infrastructure as code using Terraform or Bicep.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end GenAI solutions.
• Enforce security, governance, and compliance best practices.

Skills

System design

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Azure Functions

Azure Container Apps

Azure OpenAI

Azure AI Search

Terraform

Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Python

Java

Job description

Paralucent, a consulting firm, seeks a Senior Consultant – Azure GenAI Backend Engineer to design scalable Generative AI solutions with a strong focus on RAG architectures and Azure-native serverless platforms. You will build backend APIs and services, deploy Azure Functions and Container Apps, and create data pipelines for indexing, embeddings, and retrieval while enforcing security and governance.

This remote role offers a 6-month contract (possible extension) and demands deep expertise in