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Azure Openai Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

.Net AI Architect | Onsite

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$61.50 - $80/hr

Define and own the end-to-end architecture for an agentic AI content generation platform, leveraging Azure services, .NET, and OpenAI. Agent-Oriented Design : Architect modular, event-driven agents ...

.Net AI Architect | Onsite

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$61.50 - $80/hr

Define and own the end-to-end architecture for an agentic AI content generation platform, leveraging Azure services, .NET, and OpenAI. Agent-Oriented Design : Architect modular, event-driven agents ...

Agentic Data Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Experience implementing Azure Machine Learning, Azure Computer Vision, Azure Video Indexer, Azure OpenAI models, Azure Media Services, Azure AI Search? * Understanding of Graph DB * Experience with ...

Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Reston, VA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

We build foundational services that power Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Microsoft Foundry capabilities across air gapped, sovereign, and commercial clouds. Our team ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed for an Azure OpenAI?

To thrive in an Azure OpenAI role, you need strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, a deep understanding of OpenAI technologies, and a background in machine learning or data science. Familiarity with tools such as Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, Python programming, and relevant Microsoft or AI certifications is highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving skills, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position. These skills are vital to successfully deploying AI solutions, addressing client needs, and working efficiently within cross-functional teams in a rapidly evolving technology environment.

What can I do with Azure OpenAI?

As an Azure OpenAI specialist, you can develop and deploy AI models such as language, image, and code generation tools using Azure's cloud platform. You can integrate these models into applications, automate workflows, and leverage Azure's security and compliance features to build scalable AI solutions. Familiarity with Azure services, APIs, and AI model management is essential for this role.

What does an Azure OpenAI do?

A typical day for someone in an Azure OpenAI role involves designing, deploying, and monitoring AI-driven solutions using Azure and OpenAI services, collaborating closely with data scientists, developers, and business stakeholders. You may spend time optimizing machine learning models, integrating AI features into client applications, and troubleshooting any issues with model performance or Azure infrastructure. Regular meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions are common, as the team works together to stay ahead of new advancements and ensure successful project delivery. This dynamic environment offers both technical and collaborative challenges, making each day varied and engaging for professionals in this role.

What is an Azure OpenAI?

An Azure OpenAI job typically involves working with Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service to develop, deploy, and optimize AI models based on OpenAI's technology. Professionals in this role may build AI-driven applications, integrate large language models into business workflows, and fine-tune models for specific use cases. They often collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cloud specialists to ensure efficient and scalable AI solutions. Strong experience with Azure services, machine learning, and programming languages like Python is usually required.

Infographic showing various Azure Openai job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

.Net AI Architect | Onsite

Photon

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$61.50 - $80/hr

Full-time, Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description


Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture: Define and own the end-to-end architecture for an agentic AI content generation platform, leveraging Azure services, .NET, and OpenAI.
Agent-Oriented Design: Architect modular, event-driven agents for content generation
Data Integration: Build connectors to third-party APIs and harmonize structured/unstructured data for LLM prompts.
AI Orchestration: Design pipelines using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns with Azure Cognitive Search and Azure OpenAI.
Headless Publishing: Integrate with WordPress via REST/GraphQL APIs for seamless page creation, preview, and publishing.
Scalability & Performance: Design for multitenancy, high-availability, and elastic scale using Azure Functions, Service Bus, and Durable Functions.
Security & Governance: Implement secure API authentication, rate-limiting, observability, and prompt logging for compliance and auditability.
DevOps & Delivery: Collaborate with the DevOps team to implement CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Bicep/ARM/Terraform), and automated testing.
Required Skills
Area
Skills
.NET Core
7.0+, ASP.NET Core APIs, Dependency Injection
Cloud
Azure Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, Blob Storage, Cognitive Search
AI/LLM
Azure OpenAI, RAG pattern, prompt engineering
Data
REST APIs, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, external API consumption
DevOps
Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep/ARM
Architecture
Event-driven, agent-based systems, microservices, API-first design
Security
OAuth2, managed identity, secure API access
Integration
WordPress REST/GraphQL APIs, CRM data, analytics ingestion
Documentation
Mermaid diagrams, architectural decision records (ADR), Swagger/OpenAPI specs
Preferred Experience
Experience building content automation or AI-based CMS tools
Familiarity with SEO strategy, schema.org, and headless CMS patterns
Experience with multi-brand/multi-site architecture
Understanding of semantic search, vector DBs, and embeddings
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 224,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post