AI Agentic Architect Full-Time/Direct Hire Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX (remote candidates will be considered).
Position Summary We're seeking a Microsoft Copilot Studio Architect to lead design and implementation of enterprise-grade AI agents using Copilot Studio and the broader Microsoft AI ecosystem. You'll define the technical vision for intelligent agents that reason, orchestrate workflows, interact with enterprise systems, and execute approved actions — combining deep Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Power Platform expertise with strong AI governance practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architect enterprise AI agent and multi-agent solutions using Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Power Platform
Design topics, generative orchestration, actions, connectors, and knowledge sources within Copilot Studio
Build secure integrations between AI agents and enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, HR, ITSM) via APIs, Power Automate, and Microsoft Graph
Establish AI governance, security, and responsible-AI standards in partnership with Security, Legal, and Compliance
Design RAG and grounded-generation strategies using SharePoint, Dataverse, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI Search
Serve as technical authority for agentic AI architecture; mentor engineers and lead POCs through production
Required Qualifications
7+ years in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture
3+ years designing/implementing Power Platform solutions, including Copilot Studio
Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI agents
Strong Azure and enterprise cloud architecture knowledge
Hands-on with Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Apps, and Custom Connectors
Solid grasp of LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, tool calling, and agent orchestration
Experience with REST APIs, OAuth, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Graph
Strong cybersecurity, identity, and AI governance background
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (Azure, Power Platform, AI, or Architecture)
Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, or Azure AI Search