Cognizant · 1 day ago
Agentic AI Engineer (Azure Agent Framework)
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
8+ years expCognizant is seeking a Senior Agentic AI Engineer to design and implement intelligent, AI-driven software solutions using modern agentic frameworks and Azure AI services. The role involves building applications leveraging .NET technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI-driven solutions.
IndustrialConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyIndustrial AutomationSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions using Azure Agent Frameworks, agentic systems, and multi‑agent orchestration patterns
Build intelligent applications leveraging .NET, C#, Microsoft Semantic Kernel, and RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) techniques
Develop end‑to‑end architectures for multi‑agent solutions using Microsoft AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and agent frameworks
Implement backend services and integrations connecting frontend apps with AI services, data lakes, and APIs using Python, TypeScript, and Azure PaaS
Design, query, and maintain databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including ORM use with Entity Framework
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient AI‑driven solutions
Ensure application performance, reliability, and maintainability through best‑practice coding, testing, and optimization
Qualification
Required
8+ years of IT experience
Experience with Azure Agent Frameworks, agentic architecture, or similar AI orchestration frameworks
Strong experience with .NET, C#, and Microsoft Semantic Kernel
Proven experience designing or implementing RAG‑based AI workflows
Strong background in database development using SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including ORM experience with Entity Framework
Hands‑on experience building backend services in Python, TypeScript, or Azure cloud‑native components
Understanding of cloud‑native concepts and Azure services used for AI and application development
Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and efficient application architectures
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with effective communication
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, or other LLM‑powered platforms
Background developing multi‑agent or autonomous workflow systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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