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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Developer - **Company:** Itron, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Data Structures, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Key Management, Log Analysis, Automation of Marketing, SQL Azure, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Construction, SQL Databases, Web Services, Enterprise Search, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Chatbots, Microsoft Power Automate, Prompt Engineering, Build Management, Git Flow, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Key Vault, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87146740/1 ## About the Role * Experience building software solutions using Azure, including at least one of the following: Functions, App Service, Storage, SQL, or API Management. * Handson development experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub, including pull request workflows, branching strategies, issue tracking, and CI/CD. * Experience developing AIdriven applications, including at least one of the following: + Copilots, chatbots, or conversational user experiences + Retrievalbased solutions (RAG) and enterprise search + Prompt engineering and prompt or version management + Tool/function calling or agentic workflows * Ability to work with REST APIs and integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems. * Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, API design, testing, and troubleshooting. * Clear communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Preferred Skills & Experience * Experience with Copilot Studio, including topics, actions, connectors, publishing, and governance. * Experience with Azure AI Foundry, including prompt flows and orchestration, evaluation, deployments, and observability. * Familiarity with Azure OpenAI or other large language model providers and model lifecycle concepts. * Experience with enterprise identity solutions, including Entra ID, OAuth2, rolebased access control, and secure data patterns. * Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Application Insights, Log Analytics, and dashboards. * Experience with Power Platform, Logic Apps, or other integration and automation platforms. * Comfort working in agile delivery models with a collaborative, innovative, and accountable approach. ## Description We are seeking an AI Developer to design and build AIpowered solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem, primarily Azure, GitHub, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry. In this role, you will develop and integrate conversational copilots, retrievalaugmented generation (RAG) experiences, and automation workflows into enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, security, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and measurable AI capabilities that support utility and energy customers.Duties and Responsibilities:Solution Development & Delivery * Build and maintain AI solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry, including model selection, prompt orchestration, evaluation, and deployment patterns, with a focus on reliable and customercentric outcomes. * Develop and configure copilots using Copilot Studio, including topics, actions, plugins/connectors, and inclusive conversation design. * Implement AI integration patterns such as retrievalaugmented generation (RAG), tool/function calling, and agentbased workflows into applications and internal tooling. * Create and maintain API services (for example, Azure Functions, App Service, and containerized services) to expose AI capabilities to enterprise business systems. * Design and implement secure and accountable data access patterns for enterprise knowledge sources, including SharePoint, Azure SQL, and Blob Storage. DevOps, GitHub & Engineering Excellence * Use Azure DevOps and GitHub for source control, pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and release management in a collaborative and agile environment. * Build CI/CD pipelines that support automated testing, security scanning, and deployments to Azure. * Apply engineering best practices, including unit and integration testing, telemetry, error handling, performance tuning, and clear documentation. Security, Compliance & Governance * Follow securebydesign practices, including identity and access management (Entra ID), secrets management (Key Vault), and leastprivilege access. * Support responsible AI and governance requirements, including logging, auditing, evaluation, content safety, and prompt and security guardrails. * Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions align with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements common in the utilities and energy sector. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement * Translate business needs into AI solution designs, user stories, and technical delivery plans that are practical and measurable. * Work crossfunctionally with product, engineering, and business partners to define success metrics, validate outcomes, and iterate based on feedback and analytics. * Provide guidance and enablement to teams adopting Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry patterns, fostering shared ownership and continuous learning. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Top AI Tools for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/560-top-ai-tools-for-developers-in-2025) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)