Senior AI Architect: Semantic Kernel & Azure AI Expert

EXL; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a senior data engineer to rebuild the orchestration layer using Python/Django, refactor SK plugins, and ensure API contracts while maintaining RBAC and permissions. The role emphasizes Azure AI Services, OpenShift deployment, and robust observability with DevSecOps practices, with a base salary of $140,000–$160,000 and a national scope.

You will work on data engineering, AI retrieval, and governance, contributing to scalable agent workflows and performance observability across

Qualifications

• Graduate in Computer Science.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related field.
• Base Compensation Range: $140,000- $160,000

Skills

Semantic Kernel

Microsoft Agent Framework

Python / Django

Azure AI Services

RAG

Model Context Protocol

OpenShift

Observability & Evaluation

GitHub / CI-CD / DevSecOps

Education

Graduate in Computer Science

Tools

OpenShift

Azure APIM

Arize Phoenix

OpenTelemetry

GitHub

CI/CD

Azure OpenAI

Job description

EXL is seeking a senior data engineer to rebuild the orchestration layer using Python/Django, refactor SK plugins, and ensure API contracts while maintaining RBAC and permissions. The role emphasizes Azure AI Services, OpenShift deployment, and robust observability with DevSecOps practices, with a base salary of $140,000–$160,000 and a national scope.

You will work on data engineering, AI retrieval, and governance, contributing to scalable agent workflows and performance observability across