Lead AI Engineer/Sr. AI Engineer

JMD Technologies Inc.
RemoteContract$136,000–$156,000Posted Sep 17, 2026

About the role

Title: Lead AI Engineer/Sr. AI Engineer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer to architect AI Agent solutions and mentor other AI Engineers. This is an architect-focused position rather than a hands-on developer role, with responsibility for designing enterprise AI solutions, guiding engineering teams, and translating complex AI concepts for business and executive audiences.

Key Responsibilities

AI Architecture & Solution Design

Architect AI Agent solutions for enterprise environments

Design and deploy solutions using Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI Service

Apply agentic AI patterns including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, memory, and planning

Integrate AI solutions with ERP and enterprise data systems through REST APIs and OData

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Mentor and develop early-career AI Engineers

Provide technical guidance on AI/ML engineering and enterprise AI solution delivery

Support cross-organizational AI governance and Center of Excellence activities

Business & Stakeholder Collaboration

Translate complex AI concepts into clear business and technical recommendations

Communicate effectively with business stakeholders and executive audiences

Support enterprise technology initiatives across finance, accounting, supply chain, and other business domains

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on AI/ML engineering or enterprise AI solution delivery

Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps

Demonstrated experience designing and deploying solutions on Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI Service

Strong understanding of agentic AI patterns, including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, memory, and planning

Demonstrated experience mentoring and growing early-career engineers

Experience integrating AI solutions with ERP or enterprise data systems via REST APIs and OData

Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development and automation

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts to business stakeholders and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or similar enterprise ERP platforms

Familiarity with Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF), or LangChain

Microsoft certifications such as Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience operating in or contributing to a Center of Excellence or similar cross-organizational governance body

Background in enterprise finance, accounting, or supply chain technology domains

Experience directing vendor or offshore delivery capacity

Compensation

$65 to $75/hr W2 MAX

Weston, FL – Ideally Hybrid; Remote Open

6+ Month Contract

Responsibilities

  • Architect AI Agent solutions for enterprise environments
  • Design and deploy solutions using Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI Service
  • Apply agentic AI patterns including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, memory, and planning
  • Integrate AI solutions with ERP and enterprise data systems through REST APIs and OData
  • Mentor and develop early-career AI Engineers
  • Provide technical guidance on AI/ML engineering and enterprise AI solution delivery
  • Support cross-organizational AI governance and Center of Excellence activities
  • Translate complex AI concepts into clear business and technical recommendations

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on AI/ML engineering or enterprise AI solution delivery
  • Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps
  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying solutions on Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI Service
  • Strong understanding of agentic AI patterns, including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, memory, and planning
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and growing early-career engineers
  • Experience integrating AI solutions with ERP or enterprise data systems via REST APIs and OData
  • Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development and automation
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts to business stakeholders and executive audiences

Skills mentioned

AI AgentsMicrosoft AzureGenerative AILarge Language ModelsPythonREST APIsAPI IntegrationPower AutomateSystem DesignLangChain

About JMD Technologies Inc.

JMD Technologies Staffing, Recruitment and RPO service company managed with leaders having 21+ years of experience in the industry. Have successful track record of handling Direct Client’s, MSP’s, Implementation Partner’s, Service Integrator’s and multiple RPO processes. We partner with established and emerging enterprises by leveraging talents to achieve outstanding outcomes which will help them in their hiring process. We specialize in delivering actionable insights, ensuring effective strategies that align with your business goals and industry best practices. We integrate strong security measures at every stage, protecting your business strategies and data from vulnerabilities and threats.

IT Services and IT Consulting11-50 employees