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.

Solid 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.

Robust system design capabilities.

DevOps

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

Docker & Kubernetes (positive to have).

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep).

Nice to Have

AWS exposure.

Consulting experience.

Experience deploying AI systems in regulated environments.
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📌 Senior Azure Genai Backend Engineer Remote Rag & Serverless Focus Winnipeg
🏢 Paralucent
📍 Winnipeg