AI Developer

Ovations Technologies; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

3 days in office

Job summary

Ovations Technologies in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on AI Developer to design, build, test and deploy AI-powered solutions using Microsoft technologies in an Agile delivery team.

The role emphasizes practical experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI, plus API integrations, security and scalable architectures. The position is Hybrid with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software development experience.
• Hands-on with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI and large language models.
• Experience integrating APIs with secure authentication.
• Experience delivering enterprise technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI solutions and agents.
• Configure prompts, workflows, and integrations across systems.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, testers and product owners.
• Support PoCs, pilots and production deployments.
• Ensure security, reliability and performance of AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

API integrations

Security principles

Agile delivery

Python/JS/C#/Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering / Data Science

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Power Platform

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: AI DEVELOPER

Microsoft AI Engineering & Delivery | Digitization & Automation

Location: Johannesburg-Hybrid, 3 days in the office

12 Months Contrcat

Are you a hands-on AI Developer passionate about building innovative AI-powered solutions using Microsoft technologies?

We are looking for an AI Developer to join a multidisciplinary AI delivery team, responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with Microsoft AI technologies and the ability to turn business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI agents and AI-powered solutions.
• Build solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, and Azure OpenAI.
• Configure prompts, workflows, orchestration logic, connectors, and integrations.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs, and data sources.
• Support proof of concepts (PoCs), pilots, production deployments, and releases.
• Troubleshoot defects, perform testing, and optimise solution performance.
• Develop reusable components, accelerators, and technical documentation.
• Follow engineering standards, security requirements, and architectural principles.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, testers, product owners, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of AI development practices.

Essential Requirements

• 2–5 years of software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, and Azure OpenAI.
• Good understanding of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Practical experience building, configuring, and deploying AI agents.
• Experience with API integrations, authentication, and security principles.
• Experience testing, debugging, and supporting AI solutions.
• Proven experience delivering technology solutions within an enterprise environment.
• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Advantageous Skills

• Microsoft Power Platform.
• Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
• Microsoft Graph and custom connectors.
• Microsoft Fabric.
• DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Programming experience in Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or similar languages.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Applied Skills: Build AI Apps with Azure AI Foundry.
• Microsoft Copilot Studio certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
• Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals.

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong, hands-on AI practitioner who can build and deploy Microsoft AI solutions, integrate enterprise systems, solve technical challenges, and collaborate effectively within an Agile delivery team.