Sr Software Engineer II

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer – AI & Azure who will design, build, and scale intelligent cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role combines deep hands-on engineering with AI solution architecture. You will lead the development of AI-powered applications, enterprise integrations, and cloud modernization initiatives using Azure AI services, OpenAI, and modern DevOps practices.  

What you will do:  

• Design and build scalable AI-powered applications using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure Machine Learning, and Document Intelligence. 

• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure using AKS, Azure Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Redis. 

• Develop and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, enterprise copilots, and intelligent automation agents. 

• Build secure, API-first microservices and integrate with enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, CLM, OMS, and external partner systems.

• Implement event-driven and distributed architectures using Service Bus and Event Grid.

• Optimize AI solutions for performance, cost efficiency, scalability, and security.

• Lead CI/CD implementation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions and manage Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or Terraform. 

• Ensure enterprise-grade security using RBAC, Managed Identity, Key Vault, and compliance best practices. 

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production systems using Azure Monitor and Application Insights. 

• Collaborate with product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. 

• Provide architectural leadership, mentor engineers, and drive AI adoption across the organization. 

• Report project/task status to the management. 

• Step in as team member throughout the software development process as needed. 

What we expect of you:  

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years application development experience, or 7 years CDW Application Development experience, OR  

• 11 years application development experience, or 7 years CDW Application Development experience. 

• Experience building enterprise AI Copilots. 

• Knowledge of MLOps practices. 

• Experience with Graph databases or vector databases. 

• Background in enterprise digital transformation projects. 

• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others. 

• Advanced knowledge of product lifecycle and understanding of the role of methodology/frameworks. 

• Deliver solutions in Agile methodology in CI/CD environment. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effec