Python Developer - Part-Time

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Python developer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered Microsoft Teams Bot Applications using the Microsoft 365 Agent SDK. The role involves integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) with Azure AI Search (and other vector databases) to implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, Microsoft Bot Framework, Azure AI services, and modern AI/ML techniques to create intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly bot experiences.

Key Responsibilities
1. M365 Agent SDK & Bot Development
• Design, develop, and deploy Microsoft Teams Bot Applications using the M365 Agent SDK and Python.
• Implement conversational AI workflows, including natural language understanding (NLU), dialog management, and multi-turn conversations.
• Integrate bots with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other M365 services using Microsoft Graph API.
• Optimize bot performance for scalability, latency, and user experience.

2. AI & LLM Integration
• Develop and fine-tune LLM-based solutions (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, or custom models) for conversational AI.
• Implement prompt engineering and context management to enhance bot responses.
• Integrate Azure AI Search (or other vector databases like Pinecone, Weaviate, or Chroma) for semantic search and RAG.
• Design and optimize embedding pipelines for document retrieval and knowledge base augmentation.

3. RAG & Vector Database Implementation
• Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to ground LLM responses in enterprise data.
• Index, chunk, and embed unstructured data (PDFs, documents, emails) for efficient retrieval.
• Evaluate and compare vector databases (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.) for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Implement hybrid search (keyword + vector) for improved accuracy.

4. Cloud & DevOps
• Deploy and manage Azure resources (App Services, Container Instances, etc.) for bot hosting.
• Implement/modify CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Ensure security best practices (authentication, authorization, data encryption) for bot and AI services.

5. Collaboration & Documentation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (product managers, UX designers, data scientists) to refine bot capabilities.
• Document APIs, workflows, and system design for internal knowledge sharing.
• Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders.

EA License No: 96C4864
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