Custom Software Engineer - Azure AI & OpenAI Services

Accenture India Private Limited; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Custom Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy solutions using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and related Azure components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications and drive architectural excellence.

The role requires hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, AI services, and vector-based search, plus strong coding skills in Python or C#.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• Strong architectural experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI components.
• Experience with Azure based LLMs, embeddings, vectorization and semantic search.
• Proficiency in Python or C#; familiarity with Visual Studio Code.
• Experience with API, function app and logic app development.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of applications using Azure OpenAI and related services.
• Act as primary project contact and ensure timelines are met.
• Deliver high-quality, scalable enterprise applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Stay updated on Azure AI services and integrate innovative approaches.

Skills

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure PaaS

Cognitive Search

Conversational AI

Python

DevOps

Docker/Kubernetes

Power Virtual Agents

SQL/Cosmos DB

Education

B.Tech/BE in CS

Tools

Azure Bot Framework

Visual Studio Code

Git & CI/CD

Job description

Custom Software Engineer Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Azure OpenAI Service Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As an Application Lead, you will be responsible for leading the effort to design, build, and configure applications using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Your typical day will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• A. Lead the design, development, and deployment of applications using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search-Cognitive Search, Azure Language Services-CLU, Microsoft Bot Framework,Microsoft Power Virtual Agents-Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure PaaS.
• B. Act as the primary point of contact for the project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines are met.
• C. Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality applications, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• D. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• E. Stay updated with the latest advancements in Azure components, Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search-Cognitive Search and Azure Language Services-CLU integrating innovative approaches for sustained competitive advantage.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• A. Must Have Skills: Strong architectural experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search-Cognitive Search, Azure Language Services-CLU and Azure PaaS.
• B. Must Have Skills: At least 1+ year hands on experience in Azure based LLMs with knowledge in embeddings, vectorization and semantic, vector based indexing and search.
• C. Must to Have Skills: Experience with conversational AI with Microsoft Bot Framework or Power Virtual Agents,Microsoft Copilot Studio. Should know how multiple components integrate with each other in an enterprise application.
• D. Must Have Skills: Strong understanding of software development best practices including Agile methodologies and industry standards with special focus on API, function app and logic app building. Experience with Python or C hash programming language, using Visual Studio Code IDE and Azure AI Studio.
• E. Good To Have Skills: Knowledge of other vector databases, Knowledge Graphs, LangChain, Semantic Kernel.
• F. Good To Have Skills: Experience with deployment of applications and containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• G. Good To Have Skills: Experience with all Azure AI services like Video Indexer, Computer Vision, Custom Vision, Document Intelligence, Custom QnA, Speech Services and Prompt Engineering.
• H. Experience with database technologies such as SQL Server, Cosmos DB and Oracle.
• I. Solid grasp of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• J. Knowledge of DevOps practices.

Additional Information:

• - The candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in software development.
• - The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• - This position is based at our Bengaluru office.