Azure AI Applications Engineer
Lantern · Dallas, TX · 9 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance AI applications using Azure AI services such as Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning.
- Design and develop full-stack applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Blazor) and cloud-native patterns (e.g., APIs, microservices, containers, event-driven architecture).
- Lead the integration of Azure App Services, Functions, and Storage into intelligent solutions that meet enterprise-grade performance and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution architecture, DevOps pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep, ARM, or Terraform.
- Provide strategic consulting and technical leadership to clients, guiding them through AI adoption, app modernization, and platform engineering.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to practice development through reusable patterns, accelerators, and thought leadership.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in cloud-native application development, technical consulting, and leading customer-facing projects.
- 4+ years of experience in Azure technologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#, with experience building intelligent apps using Azure AI services.
- Strong understanding of Azure architecture, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking (private endpoints, security), and DevOps practices.
- Experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, Blazor, or Vue.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
- Technical certifications in Azure (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-102) are highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
Benefits
- A culture that both wows our customers and employees;
- Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies;
- Competitive salary & group benefits;
- Generous training and education opportunities;
- Diverse team social events;
- Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere!