Senior Software Engineer-AI

VARITE is looking for a qualified Senior Software Engineer - AI in Coppell, TX 75019
 
 What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - AI
Location: Coppell, TX 75019
Duration: 6 months contract to hire
Pay rate: $60/hr - $70/hr on W2

What the client does?
A next-generation technology services company. specializes in cloud computing, DevOps, automation, data analytics, and Generative AI solutions. The firm helps global enterprises accelerate digital transformation and adopt AI-driven engineering models

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade solutions using .NET and C#, and at least 1 year of hands-on experience building AI solutions and intelligent agents on the Microsoft platform. The ideal candidate will be passionate about leveraging Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, RAG, Vectorization & Indexing, and modern AI techniques to drive innovation and efficiency across our technology stack.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable .NET/C# applications and services.
• Design and implement AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Services and Microsoft Agent Framework.
• Build and deploy intelligent agents that integrate with enterprise systems and workflows.
• Apply prompt engineering and context engineering to optimize agent behavior and model outputs.
• Integrate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance agent knowledge and responsiveness.
• Leverage tool use orchestration and action planning to enable agents to interact with external systems and APIs.
• Implement memory management strategies for agents (episodic, semantic, and working memory).
• Use state management, goal tracking, and feedback loops to support autonomous decision-making.
• Evaluate and verify AI agents using various techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and DevOps to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best practices in software development and AI integration.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in AI, machine learning, and software engineering.

 
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in software development using .NET and C#.
• 1+ years of experience developing AI solutions and agents using Microsoft technologies.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering, and LLM-based architectures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernal Framework, AutoGen, Lang Graph, Machine Learning, or other Microsoft AI platforms.
• Knowledge of NLP, generative AI, and conversational agent design.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure or AI-related technologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.

 
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
 
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In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours.
 
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.