Senior Azure GenAI Backend Engineer- Remote (RAG & Serverless Focus) (PL861)

Overview

Engagement Type: 6 months contract (can be extended)

Location: Remote

Our client in the consulting space is seeking a Senior Consultant - Azure GenAI Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable Generative AI solutions with a strong focus on RAG architectures and Azure-native serverless platforms.

This role requires deep expertise in Azure AI services, backend system design, authentication mechanisms, and cloud-native architecture to deliver secure, production-grade AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement RAG-based architectures using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.

• Develop backend APIs and services to support GenAI applications.

• Architect and deploy Azure serverless solutions (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps).

• Build scalable data pipelines for indexing, embedding, and retrieval workflows.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for AI systems using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Define and implement system architecture ensuring performance, scalability, and high availability.

• Apply infrastructure as code using Terraform or Bicep.

• Collaborate with frontend, data, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end GenAI solutions.

• Enforce security, governance, and compliance best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Core GenAI & Architecture:

• Hands-on experience building RAG solutions in production.

• Strong understanding of LLMs, embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering.

• Experience with Azure AI Search and Azure OpenAI.

• Knowledge of agentic workflows (preferred).

Azure & Cloud:

• Strong experience with:

• Azure Functions

• Azure Container Apps

• Azure App Services

• Azure Storage & Key Vault

• Solid understanding of Azure networking & identity management.

• Experience designing serverless architectures.

Backend Development:

• Strong proficiency in Python, Java or node.js.

• REST API development and microservices.

• Strong system design capabilities.

DevOps:

• CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions).

• Docker & Kubernetes (good to have).

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep).

Nice to Have:

• AWS exposure.

• Consulting experience.

• Experience deploying AI systems in regulated environments.