Position Title: AI .
NET Engineer Lead

Location:
Remote, Canada Duration: 6+ Months Contract Employment Type: Contract (Remote) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced AI .
NET Engineer Lead to lead the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered applications and enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in .
NET technologies, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Azure AI services, and cloud-native application development. This role requires both hands-on coding and technical leadership to guide development teams and drive AI innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of AI-enabled applications using .
NET technologies.
• Develop and integrate Generative AI solutions using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and LLM frameworks.
• Design and implement scalable REST APIs and microservices using .
NET Core/.
NET 8.
• Build AI-powered chatbots, copilots, intelligent search solutions, and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into AI-driven solutions.
• Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce engineering best practices.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions leveraging vector databases.
• Integrate AI models with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.
• Optimize AI applications for performance, security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical planning sessions. Required Skills Core Development
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with:
• C#
• ASP.
NET Core
• .
NET 6/7/8
• Web APIs
• Microservices Architecture
• Robust experience with Entity Framework Core.




• Experience with SQL Server and NoSQL databases. AI & Machine Learning
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure OpenAI
• OpenAI APIs
• Generative AI Solutions
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt Engineering
• AI Agents
• RAG Architecture
• Experience using:
• Semantic Kernel
• Lang Chain
• Autogen
• Vector Databases (Pinecone, Azure AI Search, Chroma DB, Weaviate) Cloud Technologies
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with:
• Azure AI Services
• Azure OpenAI
• Azure Functions
• Azure App Services
• Azure Storage
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) DevOps & Tools
• Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git Leadership Requirements
• Lead and mentor a team of developers and AI engineers.
• Drive technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Business Leaders.
• Provide estimates, technical roadmaps, and solution recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience building enterprise AI copilots.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and MLOps concepts.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, or Public Sector.
• Azure Certifications are preferred:
• Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
• Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Nice to Have
• Experience with Python for AI/ML workflows.
• Experience with Graph APIs and Microsoft 365 integrations.
• Exposure to Agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent systems.
• Experience with enterprise search and knowledge management platforms.

📌 AI .NET Engineer Lead (Canada)
🏢 RELQ TECHNOLOGIES
📍 Canada