.NET Engineer / AI / Azure / Remote / Dallas, TX Dallas, Texas **Remote Local** Contract $45/hr - $65/hr Established in 1994 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, this innovative investment firm takes a versatile, forward-thinking approach to uncovering opportunities across various industries and financial structures. With a broad portfolio that spans credit markets, distressed assets, private equity, and aviation, the firm thrives on adaptability to navigate complex markets. Their strategies include dynamic long/short investments, business acquisitions, and restructuring ventures, all tailored to deliver sustainable growth. They are now seeking an AI .NET Engineer to spearhead the development and integration of AI-powered solutions within their financial systems. This role focuses on building scalable .NET applications, deploying machine learning models, and driving transformative innovation across core business functions. **Required Skills And Experience** + Strong experience in developing applications using C# and .NET, with a focus on building scalable and efficient backend systems. + Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry and Co-Pilot Studio, or a willingness to quickly learn and adapt to these platforms. + Experience in implementing machine learning models and integrating them into backend systems. + Hands-on experience with Azure or other cloud platforms, including deploying and managing AI-driven applications. + Proficiency in handling and preparing data for machine learning systems, ensuring accurate and effective inputs. + Openness to exploring and leveraging alternative tools and frameworks to meet system requirements. + Strong analytical skills to address technical challenges and optimize system performance. + Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. + A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field + A solid understanding of backend development best practices and system architecture. **Nice To Have** + Experience with data analysis and machine learning. + Basic understanding of React, Angular, or Vue.js. + Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. + Proficiency in SQL or NoSQL. + Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. + Professional certification in Azure AI or cloud technologies. **What You Will Be Doing** + Work on a chatbot solution for internal task management, helping users communicate with clients and create tasks for thousands of users. + Develop a more efficient alternative to a manual wizard for task creation, potentially using language models like ChatGPT to simplify input and improve usability. + Address issues with data not being correctly formatted in JSON, including common problems like misformatted dates and other edge cases. + Support the development of an automation system for controlling office functions (e.g., sending emails or sending commands via Teams to control office equipment). + Continue integrating more commands and enhancing system functionality for seamless interaction with the office automation system. + Ensure commands generated through Copilot Studio are accurate, preventing errors such as invalid commands or unassigned parameters. + Identify, address, and resolve edge cases and boundary conditions that impact system performance, using validation expertise to ensure smooth project completion. + Collaborate with teams to bring projects to completion, ensuring all edge cases are handled and systems are robust and reliable. **Office Location** + Dallas, TX + Remote (Local) **The Offer** + $45-65/hr + 4-6 week contract Please note that this position is only available for direct hire or W-2 employment, as we are unable to engage with corp-to-corp candidates at this time. We appreciate your understanding. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Mallory Buchhorn **Specialization:** .Net