AI Application Developer

Salary: $150,000 - 205,000 per year Requirements:

• At least 5 years of software or AI development experience, including 2 or more years in a technical lead or architect position.
• Practical expertise with large language models, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent tools.
• Experience developing retrieval-augmented generation applications, integrating vector databases such as Azure AI Search, Pinecone, or Weaviate, and applying document chunking strategies.
• Proficiency with Azure AI Foundry, including Azure OpenAI Service, AI Studio, Azure Machine Learning, and related Azure services.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and AI Builder.
• Strong SQL capabilities, including data modeling, query optimization, and integration with AI/ML pipelines.
• Experience implementing Model Context Protocol or comparable protocols for connecting AI models with enterprise tools and APIs.
• Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript or TypeScript for AI and application development.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and environment management; experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions is relevant.
• Experience with Git-based version control, branching approaches, and collaborative code management.
• Background in a law firm, legal department, or professional services setting.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across practice groups and business services while focusing on high-impact work.
• Familiarity with multi-agent orchestration and agentic workflow design.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, including bias mitigation, model explainability, and privacy-preserving methods.
• Microsoft certifications in AI, Azure, or Power Platform are relevant.
• Experience with enterprise knowledge management platforms or legal document management systems such as iManage or NetDocuments is relevant.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Teams integrations for AI application delivery.

• Lead the full development lifecycle for AI applications, including LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and autonomous agent frameworks.
• Design and build Model Context Protocol integrations that connect AI agents with firm systems.
• Architect solutions on Azure AI Foundry to meet enterprise security, compliance, and scalability needs.
• Develop and maintain AI workflows using Microsoft Power Platform, extending AI capabilities to non-technical colleagues.
• Build and optimize SQL data layers that support AI applications, reporting, and analytics pipelines.
• Set and promote coding standards, code review practices, and documentation guidelines for the innovation team.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for AI and software projects, supporting reliable deployment, monitoring, and rollback.
• Recommend and maintain Git version control strategies and collaborative branching practices.
• Assess emerging AI frameworks, tools, and methods, and recommend suitable adoption.
• Design AI systems for firm-wide use, accounting for multiple offices, role-based access, data privacy, and performance at scale.
• Work with IT, Risk, and Compliance to ensure solutions meet regulatory obligations and internal governance standards.
• Prepare architecture decision records and technical roadmaps to guide ongoing platform development.
• Lead technical onboarding and knowledge transfer for new team members and firm stakeholders.
• Advise firm leadership, practice groups, and business services teams on AI feasibility, risks, and opportunities.
• Turn business needs into technical specifications and lead solution-design sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• AI
• AI Agents
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Fine-tuning
• Git
• GitHub
• Support
• JavaScript
• LLM
• Machine Learning
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Python
• RAG
• SQL
• Security
• SharePoint
• TypeScript
• Office 365
• Cloud
• MCP

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We are Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, and our US Innovation Team is seeking an experienced AI Application Developer to advance AI solutions across the firm. The role partners with attorneys, business stakeholders, and IT to turn legal and operational needs into scalable, secure technology. This is a remote position with a salary range of $150,000–$205,000, depending on location and factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. Our compensation package includes healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and tailored learning opportunities. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

last updated 41 week of 2026