Senior Azure Gen AI Engineer

Computer Task; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Senior Azure Gen AI Engineer for a remote, nine-month engagement with possible extension. You will design and deploy enterprise AI solutions on Azure, building production-ready AI apps and APIs using Python, Java, Node.js, and Spring Boot.

The role emphasizes NLP, RAG, embeddings, and scalable microservices in an enterprise setting. Requires 6+ years of software development with Azure, strong Azure ML/OpenAI, and hands-on experience with distributed architectures.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development with Python, Java, Node.js and Azure.
• Strong experience deploying AI/ML and Generative AI in Azure.
• Proven track record building scalable, containerized microservices.
• Hands-on NLP, semantic search, RAG, LLMs, embeddings, and AI app development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI and Generative AI on Microsoft Azure.
• Build production-ready AI apps using Azure AI Services and OpenAI interfaces.
• Develop APIs and cloud-native microservices in Python, Java, Node.js, Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with teams to accelerate AI use cases from concept to production.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Java Spring Boot

Microsoft Azure

Azure AI services

Azure Machine Learning

Azure OpenAI

Azure Cognitive Services

LangChain

OpenAI API

Gemini

Hugging Face Transformers

Generative AI

machine learning

NLP

RAG

embeddings

transformers

language models

Microservices

containerization

REST APIs

cloud-native architecture

Apache Kafka

event-driven architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Azure Gen AI Engineer position for our client.

Location: Remote
Duration: 7 months (11/1/2026-5/31/2027), possible extension through 12/31/2027

Duties:

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Build production-ready AI applications using Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, Gemini, and Hugging Face.
• Develop solutions for conversational AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), NLP, semantic search, and intelligent automation.
• Design and optimize AI/ML models for scalable Azure deployment.
• Develop APIs and cloud-native microservices using Python, Java, Node.js, and Java Spring Boot.
• Build event-driven solutions using Kafka and integrate AI applications with enterprise systems.
• Develop secure, scalable, containerized solutions and support AI platforms through production deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate AI use cases from concept through production.

Skills:

• Python, Java, Node.js, and Java Spring Boot
• Microsoft Azure and Azure AI services
• Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Cognitive Services
• LangChain, OpenAI API, Gemini, and Hugging Face Transformers
• Generative AI, machine learning, NLP, RAG, embeddings, transformers, and language models
• Microservices, containerization, REST APIs, and cloud-native architecture
• Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture

Experience:

• 6+ years of software development experience with Python, Java, Node.js, and Azure.
• Strong experience designing and deploying AI/ML and Generative AI solutions in Azure.
• Proven experience building complex, scalable, containerized, microservices-based applications.
• Experience developing and optimizing AI models for production environments.
• Hands-on experience with NLP, semantic search, RAG, LLMs, embeddings, and AI application development.
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, APIs, and enterprise system integration.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $78.00 to $83.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.