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Senior AI Software Engineer (.NET & Azure) OZ/HA

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements Summary

6-8+ years of software development experience. Advanced C# and .NET expertise. Strong experience designing RESTful APIs and distributed systems.

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OtherAi Software Engineer

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.

We're looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer who combines deep .NET 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 you'll architect, build, and deploy production-ready AI systems rather than experiment in isolated proof-of-concepts.

Responsibilities

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As a Principal AI Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise AI capabilities that are reliable, secure, and scalable.

Your responsibilities will include:

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    Designing and building enterprise-grade AI applications using C#, .NET, and Azure.

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    Developing high-performance APIs and microservices that integrate with AI and machine learning capabilities.

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    Building intelligent applications leveraging Azure OpenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

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    Designing and implementing Agentic AI solutions capable of autonomous task execution and workflow orchestration.

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    Developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases and semantic search.

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    Building reusable platform services that enable AI adoption across the broader technology landscape.

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    Creating robust integration layers between AI services and enterprise platforms.

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    Implementing MLOps and DevOps practices to support reliable AI deployment and monitoring.

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    Ensuring solutions meet enterprise security, governance, and compliance requirements.

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    Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering teams.

You are first and foremost an exceptional software engineer.

You'll bring:

  • 6-8+ years of software development experience.

  • Advanced C# and .NET 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.

You'll 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

You'll 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

You'll understand:

  • Secure software development practices

  • API security

  • AI security considerations

  • Architecture governance

  • Enterprise compliance requirements

  • Responsible AI principles

We're looking for a technically curious engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and building software that delivers real-world impact.

You'll 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.

Requirements

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  • 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.

  • 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.

You'll 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.

Who we are:

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Johannesburg, South Africa
On-site at the office
Who can apply
ZA

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October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026

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Senior AI Software Engineer (.NET & Azure) OZ/HA