Senior AI Software Engineer (.NET & Azure) OZHA
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
At DVT we build technology solutions that solve real business challenges. As a leading software engineering and technology consulting company we partner with clients across industries to deliver innovative high-quality solutions using modern engineering practices and emerging technologies.
DVT is partnering with a leading enterprise client to build secure scalable AI-powered platforms that will transform how teams work automate decision-making and accelerate business outcomes.
Were looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer who combines engineering expertise with modern AI development practices. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer who can build robust APIs cloud-native services AI orchestration layers and enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Azure AI technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering opportunity where youll architect build and deploy production-ready AI systems rather than experiment in isolated proof-of-concepts.
As a Principal AI Software Engineer youll play a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise AI capabilities that are reliable secure and scalable.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing and building enterprise-grade AI applications using C# .NET and Azure.
Developing high-performance APIs and microservices that integrate with AI and machine learning capabilities.
Building intelligent applications leveraging Azure OpenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Designing and implementing Agentic AI solutions capable of autonomous task execution and workflow orchestration.
Developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases and semantic search.
Building reusable platform services that enable AI adoption across the broader technology landscape.
Creating robust integration layers between AI services and enterprise platforms.
Implementing MLOps and DevOps practices to support reliable AI deployment and monitoring.
Ensuring solutions meet enterprise security governance and compliance requirements.
Providing technical leadership mentorship and architectural guidance to engineering teams.
Engineering Background
You are first and foremost an exceptional software engineer.
Youll bring:
6-8 years of software development experience.
Advanced C# expertise.
Strong experience designing RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Experience building enterprise-scale applications.
Strong SQL and database design knowledge.
Experience working within Agile software delivery teams.
Youll have hands-on experience with:
Microsoft Azure
Azure OpenAI
Azure AI Services
Azure Machine Learning
Azure Storage
Azure DevOps
As well as:
Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
CI/CD pipelines
Cloud-native architectures
Event-driven systems
Microservices
Youll have practical experience building modern AI-powered solutions including:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Prompt engineering
Agent frameworks and orchestration
Tool calling and workflow automation
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Vector databases and embeddings
Knowledge retrieval systems
Context and memory management
Multi-agent architectures
Experience with:
Model deployment
Monitoring and observability
Automated testing
Version control and governance
Performance optimisation
Drift detection
Production AI operations
Youll understand:
Secure software development practices
API security
AI security considerations
Architecture governance
Enterprise compliance requirements
Responsible AI principles
Were looking for a technically curious engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and building software that delivers real-world impact.
Youll likely be someone who:
Loves building scalable platforms and APIs.
Enjoys exploring emerging AI technologies.
Thinks like an architect but still enjoys coding.
Can translate business requirements into elegant technical solutions.
Thrives in complex enterprise environments.
Mentors others and raises engineering standards around them.
Essential
Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Mathematics Engineering or related field.
6-8 years of professional software development experience.
Proven experience delivering enterprise applications into production.
Strong C# .NET Azure and API development skills.
Advantageous
Experience building AI-powered applications.
Experience with Azure OpenAI and Generative AI technologies.
Experience with MLOps platforms and practices.
Azure certifications.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional software engineering and help build the next generation of intelligent enterprise systems.
Youll work on cutting-edge AI initiatives modern Azure technologies large-scale architecture challenges and innovative solutions that combine software engineering excellence with the power of AI.
If youre a engineer excited about AI APIs cloud platforms and building production-grade intelligent systems wed love to hear from you.
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