Senior AI Engineer / Microsoft Copilot Engineer
BC Forward

Job Title: Senior AI Engineer / Microsoft Copilot Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407708

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Copilot and Agentic Development to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, prompt engineering, and agent creation and a proven ability to deliver modern, Agile solutions while mentoring engineers and advancing engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

• Define and prioritize product requirements to enable developers to use Copilot and prompt engineering effectively.
• Use Copilot hands-on for instructions, prompts, skills, and agent development.
• Design and implement agentic solutions and patterns.
• Partner with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, UI/UX Designers, App Developers, product owners, and clients to deliver solutions.
• Coordinate project management and stakeholder engagement across Technology, Sales, Client Education, Finance, and Legal.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to align on strategy, standards, and delivery practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio, including creating skills and agents.
• Strong prompt engineering and applied AI problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years working with AI tools such as Copilot.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Subject matter expertise in Mobile Applications, mobile frameworks, product technical aspects, and underlying data.
• Hands-on experience designing and building applications using Copilot.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience applying Agile and modern engineering practices to AI-enabled software delivery.
• Background integrating Copilot-driven agents with mobile applications and data platforms.

Role Logistics and Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Charlotte, NC.
• Target start month: September.
• Interview process: 1-2 video rounds with Glider ID verification.
• Approved location. Maximum of 3 submissions per vendor. Resume bucket for 3 roles.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Candidate Guidance for Resume Submission:

• Please list your current location, relocation plan, availability or start date, and any cooling-off requirements.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

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