Azure AI Engineer; W2​/No C2C; Local

Job Description Azure AI Engineer

We are seeing a highly skilled Azure AI Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and deploying intelligent AI solutions using VS Code and Azure AI Studio. You will integrate AI powered solutions across multiple channels like Web applications etc.

• Design, develop and deploy intelligent conversational AI solutions using Azure AI technologies.
• Utilize VS code and AI studio for model development, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements, design conversational flows and implement scalable solutions.
• Monitor and optimize AI model performance, ensuring reliability and accuracy.
• Develop reusable components and pipelines in Azure AI Foundry for rapid solution deployment.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy and security standards within all AI implementations.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• Proven experience working with Azure AI services (eg. Azure OpenAI, Azure Bot service, Cognitive services)
• Strong understanding of NLPs, LLMs and RESTful API integration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Github Copilot, Azure AI Services, including practical experience with Azure Machine Learning and Azure Open AI
• Proven experience with AI/ML model evaluation, deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and data processing techniques
• Expertise in designing MLOps pipelines, encompassing model registry security, secure model deployment,and runtime security monitoring for AI models.
• Intermediate programming skills in Python with a focus on developing secure and scalable AI solutions.

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure AI Engineer Associate or equivalent
• Experience with Prompt engineering and AI lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices for AI model deployment on Azure.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines in Azure Dev Ops.

This is a contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.