Azure Copilot Developer Lead

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT); San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT) is looking for a Copilot Architect to design and implement Microsoft Copilot solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, and will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and drive efficient AI adoption.

Key responsibilities include architecting solutions, defining integration roadmaps, leading implementations, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI Services.
• 7+ years of strong expertise in Azure architecture.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in Microsoft environments.
• Experience in integrating Copilot solutions with enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Microsoft Copilot solutions for enterprise productivity.
• Define the technical roadmap for integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows.
• Lead implementation of Copilot extensions and plugins.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Azure architecture

AI-powered solutions

Security and compliance

Integration with enterprise applications

Azure DevOps

APIs

Data platforms

Tools

Power Platform

Azure SQL Database

Dataverse

Job description

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI Services, and Power Platform.
• 7+ years of strong expertise in Azure architecture, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, and Identity Management.
• 2-3 years of experience designing AI‑powered enterprise solutions using LLMs, prompt orchestration, and conversational AI.
• 7+ years of experience in a strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in Microsoft ecosystems.
• 2-3 years of experience in integrating Copilot solutions with enterprise applications and data sources.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps for CI/CD and backlog tracking.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Teams and integration scenarios.
• Experience with APIs (REST/Graph API) and system integrations.
• Exposure to data platforms like Azure SQL Database or Dataverse.
• Knowledge of security & compliance in Microsoft ecosystem.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, and prompt engineering best practices.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps or GitHub for CI/CD.
• Background supporting financial, IT, or operational systems.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Copilot Architect to design, architect, and implement Microsoft Copilot solutions across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, AI integrations, and enterprise architecture, with the ability to align Copilot capabilities to business goals and drive AI adoption securely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design Microsoft Copilot solutions for enterprise productivity, automation, and collaboration use cases.
• Define the technical roadmap for integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, and Power Platform.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where Copilot can improve workflows and business processes.
• Lead the implementation of Copilot extensions, plugins, connectors, and custom AI copilots.
• Ensure architecture complies with security, compliance, governance, and data privacy requirements.
• Integrate Copilot solutions with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Dynamics 365, and third‑party systems.
• Establish governance models, best practices, and reusable architecture patterns for Copilot adoption.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and guide solution implementation.
• Evaluate emerging AI and Copilot capabilities and recommend adoption strategies.
• Support change management, adoption planning, and enterprise rollout initiatives.
• Communication skills: communicate effectively with internal and customer stakeholders, including verbal, email, and instant messages.
• Interpersonal skills: build and maintain productive relationships with team members and provide constructive feedback during code reviews.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking: troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently and maintain an analytical mindset.
• Successful deployment of secure, scalable Copilot solutions that improve productivity.
• Increased business adoption of AI‑driven workflows and automation.
• Strong governance and compliance adherence across Copilot implementations.
• Delivery of reusable enterprise architecture frameworks for future AI initiatives.