AI Developer: Azure AI Foundry & Copilot Studio Expert

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group is seeking an AI Developer to design, build, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions using the Microsoft AI technology stack in Azure Foundry, Copilot Studio, and related Microsoft services. The role emphasizes scalable, secure, and production-ready delivery within an agile team.

You will collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and product owners, following engineering standards and contributing to reusable assets and capability uplift across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software development experience.
• Proven delivery experience in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft AI technologies.
• Experience building and deploying AI or automation use cases.

Responsibilities

• AI Solution Development: Design, develop, test, and implement AI agents and AI-powered solutions.
• Technical Delivery: Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions and integrate AI with enterprise data sources.
• Quality and Engineering Standards: Follow engineering standards, participate in reviews, ensure security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaboration and Enablement: Work with stakeholders and participate in Agile ceremonies; share knowledge and demonstrate learnings.

Skills

Azure AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Generative AI

LLMs

Education

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

Tools

Power Platform

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Microsoft Graph

Custom connectors

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

The Focus Group is seeking an AI Developer to design, build, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions using the Microsoft AI technology stack in Azure Foundry, Copilot Studio, and related Microsoft services. The role emphasizes scalable, secure, and production-ready delivery within an agile team.

You will collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and product owners, following engineering standards and contributing to reusable assets and capability uplift across the organization.