Gauteng: 1960 AI Engineer (Entry) posted by Imizizi

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a skilled software professional in Gauteng, South Africa to design, build, and maintain AI-enabled backend systems using C#/.NET. You will integrate LLMs, tools, and enterprise services, ensuring secure, scalable deployments within a DevOps-driven environment.

The role involves MCP/A2A integrations, Docker/Azure-based cloud delivery, and active collaboration in an Agile, international team. Willingness to standby for DevOps support may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in CS/SE/IT or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid experience backend with C#/.NET.
• Experience with AI agents, LLMs or related AI development.
• Experience with Azure and Agile/DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Agent Development: Design, build and maintain configurable AI agent capabilities using C#/.NET and Microsoft Agent Framework.
• LLM Integration: Develop agentic solutions integrating LLMs, tools, APIs and enterprise services, including orchestration and context management.
• MCP & A2A Integration: Implement and maintain agent and tool integrations using MCP, A2A and related interoperability standards.
• Cloud & Delivery: Develop, containerise, deploy, monitor and support applications using Docker, Microsoft Azure and AKS, supported by automated testing and CI/CD.
• Engineering & Collaboration: Deliver secure, reliable and maintainable software, participate in technical design and code reviews, and collaborate within an Agile, cross-functional and international team.
• Using and driving AI Native ways of working and AI tooling within the team
• Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager.
• Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on weekends and on public holidays as per rotation schedules (where relevant).

Skills

C#/.NET backend

SDLC experience

AI agents/LLMs

Azure & DevOps practices

Education

Degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Agent Development: Design, build and maintain configurable AI agent capabilities using C#/.NET and Microsoft Agent Framework.
• LLM Integration: Develop agentic solutions integrating LLMs, tools, APIs and enterprise services, including orchestration and context management.
• MCP & A2A Integration: Implement and maintain agent and tool integrations using MCP, A2A and related interoperability standards.
• Cloud & Delivery: Develop, containerise, deploy, monitor and support applications using Docker, Microsoft Azure and AKS, supported by automated testing and CI/CD.
• Engineering & Collaboration: Deliver secure, reliable and maintainable software, participate in technical design and code reviews, and collaborate within an Agile, cross-functional and international team.
• Using and driving AI Native ways of working and AI tooling within the team
• Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager.
• Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on weekends and on public holidays as per rotation schedules (where relevant).

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid professional experience developing backend applications using C#/.NET.
• Experience developing and supporting production-grade software solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Practical exposure to AI agents, LLMs, Generative AI or related AI application development.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and modern Agile/DevOps software engineering practices.