Our vision is to be the 1 Microsoft Data/AI Partner in ANZ; to empower every organization to embrace a data- driven approach by design, unlocking the potential of data-led transformation and innovation. We have some of the best and brightest in the field of Data, AI, Apps and Azure with a strong culture underpinned by values we truly live by. When you join us, you are embarking on a journey of continuous improvement and learning. We love what we do. We are trailblazers, focussed on excellence, and innovation through thought leadership in our respective fields. About the role Organisations in every industry are looking to AI technologies to solve a range of business problems and improve efficiency and quality across the board. As a Senior AI Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying AI infused applications on Azure using services like Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search and Azure Cognitive Services (vision, speech, language). In addition to developing AI applications, you will play a key role in implementing Azure Integration Services to mature AI platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to: Collaborate with business stakeholders and executives to paint the art of the possible, help them understand where AI can help their organisations innovate, prioritize AI use cases based on business impact and feasibility, and built roadmaps to successful project delivery Work closely with customer business and technical teams to architect and deliver the solution, being the primary hands-on-keyboard developer for the solution Implement integration solutions for AI platforms, including load balancing for OpenAI services, setting up AI gateway capabilities, enabling A/B testing of AI models, and ensuring chargeback/showback mechanisms. Lead the design and deployment of cloud-based AI platforms that scale efficiently with Azure-native services like API Management, AppService, Functions, LogicApps, and more. Take the project through architecture and security reviews, document the solution and ensure successful hand-over to customer technical teams. You will bring your Consulting skills - requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder management Hands-on-keyboard full-stack software development experience Real-world on-the tools all day-every day Azure apps skills Proven Azure Integration Services implementation experience Passion for moving into AI development Desirable skills and experiences include (the more the better): Experience building web applications on Azure in .NET and JavaScript frameworks (React Preferred). Background in technical consulting & delivery roles. Experience designing and deploying Azure Integration Services environments using best practices Experience with LLM development (OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, Langchain, etc) Knowledge of the wider Azure AI landscape and tools (e.g. Azure AI Search, Cognitive Services) Experience designing and architecting applications using Azure cloud-native components including AppService, Functions, LogicApps, etc. Azure Integration Services experience will be highly valued. Strong knowledge of data technologies including SQL, Cosmos and Synapse Broad knowledge of cloud-based architectures and principles (security, networking) Keen for a fast-paced environment with the opportunities to learn, grow and be exposed to a variety of problems, clients and technologies. Ability to understand client requirements and transform into working solutions. Ability to work remotely via Microsoft Teams Aptitude for critical and analytical thinking, as well as the capacity to leverage out-of-the box solutions Performance Goals Achieve agreed Billable Utilization Rate Maintain Referenceable Customers at an agreed minimum level Maintain Microsoft Certifications and attain relevant new ones Benefits Wellbeing: Our people are our priority, simple. You will be supported through a range of wellbeing initiatives. We have a great team culture where you will be supported to deliver your best work. Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements, with a work-from-anywhere company policy up to 6 weeks per year. Extra Paid Leave: You’ll get up to 5 days extra paid leave for exams, attending conferences, including Agile sponsored certifications with Microsoft and Databricks. Development: Opportunities working with some of the best developers in the business including one on one mentoring with senior consultants. Certifications: Agile Analytics will fund any Microsoft certifications you would like to take and provide 5 paid training days to study. Regular team gatherings incl. quarterly state-based team meet-ups and annual all-of-company team gatherings. Hardware: You will be provided a laptop and other office equipment to set-up a suitable home office. You’ll also get an allowance for work-from-home office equipment & an annual office voucher. Employment basis Permanent, full time, Hybrid, ideally located in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide or Melbourne. APPLY NOW - Don't send a cover letter, just your CV Or call me, Mouse Croghan on 0404 380 704 for a confidential chat or for more information or email me at mouse.croghanagile-insights.com.au No Agencies - No overseas applications - Must be in Australia and have full work rights