Senior AI Agent Developer

Cognizant; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior AI Agent Developer in the United States. The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying intelligent AI agents to automate business processes and enhance user experiences using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude, and Azure OpenAI.

You will integrate agents with enterprise systems, REST APIs, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions with governance and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing AI agents, conversational AI solutions, or Generative AI applications.
• Knowledge of Large Language Models, prompt engineering, NLP, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture.
• Development experience using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience integrating applications with REST APIs, JSON, enterprise systems, and databases.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, or Azure AI Services.
• Understanding of AI agent design, orchestration, security, governance, and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude, and related Generative AI technologies.
• Build conversational experiences that answer user questions, automate tasks, and execute business workflows.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems, REST APIs, databases, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and third-party platforms.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions using enterprise knowledge sources.
• Configure agent topics, actions, plugins, connectors, and orchestration logic.
• Create AI-driven business processes and workflow automations using Power Automate.
• Implement governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Monitor agent performance and usage metrics, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve response quality.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Azure OpenAI

Prompt engineering

REST APIs

Tools

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Claude

Power Automate

Job description

About the role

As a Senior AI Agent Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and deploying intelligent AI agents that automate business processes and improve user experiences. You will work with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude, Azure OpenAI, and enterprise knowledge sources to build secure, scalable, and reliable conversational AI solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude, and related Generative AI technologies.
• Build conversational experiences that answer user questions, automate tasks, and execute business workflows.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems, REST APIs, databases, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and third-party platforms.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions using enterprise knowledge sources.
• Configure agent topics, actions, plugins, connectors, and orchestration logic.
• Create AI-driven business processes and workflow automations using Power Automate.
• Implement governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Monitor agent performance and usage metrics, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve response quality.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate business needs into AI use cases.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Texas City, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Experience designing and developing AI agents, conversational AI solutions, or Generative AI applications.
• Knowledge of Large Language Models, prompt engineering, Natural Language Processing, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture.
• Development experience using Python and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience integrating applications with REST APIs, JSON, enterprise systems, and databases.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, or Azure AI Services.
• Understanding of AI agent design, orchestration, security, governance, and responsible AI practices.

This will help you stand out

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Experience using Claude or similar Generative AI platforms.
• Experience developing workflows and business process automations using Power Automate.
• Knowledge of React or Angular for developing user-facing experiences.
• Familiarity with Java, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 integrations.
• Experience supporting AI solutions in production and using performance insights to improve response quality.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to $141,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*