Microsoft AI Engineer

TEKsystems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Microsoft AI Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered workflows across the enterprise within the Microsoft ecosystem. The role focuses on agentic automation, RAG applications, and scalable, governance-aligned AI solutions for HR, procurement, and finance functions.

Remote contract role with focus on delivering value-driven AI capabilities, security, and enterprise integration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing solutions in Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio).
• Strong knowledge of Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Search.
• Experience with model orchestration and prompt engineering.
• Experience building and deploying agentic workflows.
• Experience developing Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, governance, and security considerations.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Developing AI-powered workflow automation solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Building and deploying agentic workflows that connect with enterprise business systems.
• Designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications to improve knowledge access and decision support.
• Creating proof-of-concepts that demonstrate business value and accelerate AI adoption across departments.
• Supporting enterprise automation initiatives for HR, procurement, finance, and other corporate functions.
• Ensuring AI solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with governance and responsible AI practices.

Skills

AI governance

Prompt engineering

RAG applications

Agentic AI workflows

Knowledge access

Enterprise integration

Tools

Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Studio

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure AI Search

Python

TypeScript

React

.NET

Job description

A leading construction and engineering organization is seeking a Microsoft AI Engineer to help expand and scale enterprise AI capabilities across critical business functions. This role will focus on designing, deploying, and optimizing AI-powered workflows within the Microsoft ecosystem, enabling business teams to automate processes, improve productivity, and unlock new efficiencies across the enterprise.

Project Overview

This team is leading an enterprise-wide AI transformation initiative focused on accelerating automation and empowering business users through secure, governed AI solutions. The group has already developed innovative internal platforms that dramatically reduce deployment timelines and support a growing portfolio of business applications. The next phase is focused on AI-first solutions, proof-of-concepts, and intelligent workflows that showcase the art of the possible and create scalable automation opportunities across the organization.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Developing AI-powered workflow automation solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Building and deploying agentic workflows that connect with enterprise business systems.
• Designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications to improve knowledge access and decision support.
• Creating proof-of-concepts that demonstrate business value and accelerate AI adoption across departments.
• Supporting enterprise automation initiatives for HR, procurement, finance, and other corporate functions.
• Ensuring AI solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with governance and responsible AI practices.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing solutions in Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio).
• Strong knowledge of Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Search.
• Experience with model orchestration and prompt engineering.
• Experience building and deploying agentic workflows.
• Experience developing Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, governance, and security considerations.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and business workflows.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Studio
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Azure AI Search
• Prompt Engineering
• Agentic AI Workflows
• RAG Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• .NET
• Python
• React
• TypeScript
• Cloud‑Native Application Development
• Enterprise Automation Solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

The team is seeking builders, innovators, and lifelong learners who actively explore emerging AI technologies and enjoy creating solutions outside of day‑to‑day responsibilities. Candidates who have experimented with AI tools, developed side projects, and demonstrate curiosity around what’s possible with modern AI technologies will stand out.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to have direct influence on a growing enterprise AI strategy and help shape how AI is adopted across a large‑scale organization. You’ll work on initiatives designed to accelerate automation, improve operational efficiency, and empower business users through practical AI solutions. Your work will help transform manual processes into intelligent workflows while establishing scalable patterns that can be reused across the enterprise.

Location

100% Remote

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $10.00 - $15.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.