Senior Microsoft AI Developer

As a pivotal member of PwC Canada's Products & Technology (P&T) organization, reporting directly to the Director of Software Development, you'll step into a role that offers you the chance to drive groundbreaking innovation with the latest Generative AI technologies. This position places you at the forefront of shaping how PwC leverages cutting-edge AI to deliver exceptional value for both our clients and our people. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team of top-tier technology and business experts, working together to build highly customized Gen AI tools that redefine our business and foster a culture of creativity and progress at PwC. In your role as Senior Microsoft AI Developer, you'll have the unique opportunity to design and build advanced Generative AI tools, plug-ins, microservices, and extensions. Your work will be essential in leading innovation and delivering high-impact solutions that set new standards for excellence, further strengthening PwC's reputation for technological leadership, client satisfaction, and continuous growth. If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology and eager to make a real difference, this is the perfect place to accelerate your career and leave a lasting mark.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Senior Microsoft AI Developer, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale AI-driven software solutions using Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit and Azure technologies

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver effective AI and automation solutions

• Develop, test, and deploy product features, ensuring they align with client needs and quality standards

• Support agile product delivery by working closely with cross-functional teams and adopting Agile Scrum methodologies

• Utilize Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Graph connectors, API plugins, and Azure AI Search to deliver robust solutions

• Guide integration of APIs and microservices architectures for scalable and secure applications

• Implement best practices in source code management, CI/CD, and DevOps using tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps

• Collaborate with UX teams to incorporate user feedback and optimize end-user experiences

• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide support throughout the software development lifecycle

• Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring team members and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar field

• Microsoft .Net Development Certification and Azure Services certifications are preferred

• H ands-on experience in agile teams delivering software solutions at scale

• Proficiency in service-oriented, event-driven, and microservices architectures

• Expertise in Azure AI tools including OpenAI, Foundry, Functions, Logic Apps, and Teams Toolkit

• Experience with Python, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines

• Strong knowledge of RDBMS (MS SQL, Dataverse) and API-based integration development

• Ability to solve complex problems with creativity and critical thinking

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and client-facing interactions

• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging technologies

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.