Data AI Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Data AI Engineer (Azure): Designing, building, and deploying scalable AI-driven solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry with an accent on business process automation and operational efficiency. Focus on developing agent-based architectures, implementing RAG pipelines, and integrating enterprise data sources.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Company

Independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses across 60 countries.

What you will do

• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI solutions leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry.
• Automate business processes and accelerate the delivery of AI use cases.
• Integrate enterprise data sources and ensure the stability of data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain agent-based architectures and conversational AI solutions.
• Implement and optimize generative AI and machine learning models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical solutions and best practices.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as a Data AI Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and the broader Azure ecosystem.
• Expertise in building generative AI solutions, prompt engineering, and RAG pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python programming and API integration.
• Experience with SQL, data lakes, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• International community consisting of over 110 different nationalities.
• Strong internal growth culture where 70% of key leaders started at entry-level.
• Access to a robust internal Academy with 250+ training modules.
• Vibrant workplace with frequent team-building events and afterworks.
• Opportunity to lead high-value strategic projects with concrete business impact.

Hiring process

• Brief introductory virtual or phone call.
• Series of interviews (average of 3) with line managers and team members.
• Technical assessment or case study depending on the position.