Copilot Studio Lead Developer

Role: Copilot Studio Lead Developer

Location: Foster City, CA/ Raleigh, NC)

Duration: FTE/Contract

Key Responsibilities

AI & Copilot Development

Design, build, and extend custom copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio Premium
Integrate copilots with Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services)
Architect and implement prompt strategies, orchestration logic, and conversation flows
Build reusable AI components that support scalability, governance, and reuse

Azure & API Integration

Develop secure integrations using Azure APIs, Logic Apps, Functions, and REST services
Implement authentication and authorization using Azure AD / Entra ID
Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise security, compliance, and data handling standards

Power Platform Solutions

Build and extend solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and custom connectors
Collaborate with citizen developers while enforcing ALM, governance, and best practices
Support automation and intelligent workflows across business platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, SAP)

Engineering & Delivery

Participate in solution architecture, technical design reviews, and code standards
Apply CI/CD and ALM best practices across Power Platform and Azure deployments
Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance of AI and automation solutions
Document architectures, patterns, and operational guidance for long term sustainability

Collaboration & Enablement

Partner with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
Support knowledge transfer and adoption of AI capabilities across teams
Stay current on Microsoft AI, Copilot, and Power Platform roadmap advancements

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development or solution engineering
Hands on experience with Microsoft Azure (APIs, Functions, Logic Apps, App Services)
Experience building AI driven solutions using Azure OpenAI and/or Cognitive Services
Strong experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
Experience designing and integrating REST APIs
Solid understanding of security, identity, and enterprise architecture principles
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Python
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments

Preferred / Nice To Have Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio Premium
Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, and prompt engineering best practices
Experience implementing ALM for Power Platform (pipelines, solutions, environment strategy)
Exposure to Azure DevOps or GitHub for CI/CD
Background supporting financial, IT, or operational systems
Microsoft certifications (Power Platform, Azure, AI) a plus

What Success Looks Like

Scalable, secure copilots and AI components adopted across the organization
Clean, reusable integrations between copilots, Azure services, and enterprise systems
Strong governance, documentation, and maintainability of AI solutions
Trusted technical partner to business and IT leadership on AI delivery
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