2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration
Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation (e.g., distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting)
Strong command of at least two major languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java) and experience working with SQL databases
Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments and handling multi-turn system interactions
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback on complex system behaviors
This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence.

Principal Solution Architect, IT Software

American Airlines

Fort Worth, TX 76101

IPA Solution Architect - Microsoft Power Platform & Agentic AI

Cognizant

Irving, TX 75061

Deep Expertise in Agentic AI: Proven experience designing multi-agent systems, implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and utilizing framework patterns (e.g., ReAct) within the Microsoft stack.
Power Platform: Ability to provide oversight as well as set up the Microsoft Power Platform environments and related technologies
Establish technical governance, define standards and frameworks to manage tenants, environments, users, COE Kits, and drive best practices
Copilot Studio: Advanced configuration, topic design, and extending Copilots with custom plugins.
Azure AI: Experience with Azure AI Search (vector databases), Azure OpenAI Service, and Document Intelligence.
Legacy Automation Integration: Ability to integrate modern AI agents with existing RPA initiatives.
Agentic AI Development: Build autonomous agents capable of multi-turn reasoning and tool calling by integrating Azure OpenAI models with Power Automate flows.
Governance & Security: Establish frameworks for Responsible AI, ensuring data privacy, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance within the Microsoft Entra ID environment.
Integration: Architect complex integrations between AI agents and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM) using custom connectors and API management.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Willing to travel to client location on a need basis