Senior Azure OpenAI Engineer / LLM Solutions Architect

Location:Hybrid (St. Paul, MN - up to 3 days per week onsite)Employment Type:Full-Time ConsultantShape the Future of AI-Powered Public Service with TrissentialAre you an expert in Azure OpenAI and passionate about improving real-world applications of large language models (LLMs)? Trissential is hiring aSenior Azure OpenAI Engineer / LLM Solutions Architectto join our client’s team and lead the optimization of an AI-driven solution that drafts responses to public comments on wastewater permits. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence operational adoption and regulatory communication. If you thrive in cutting-edge AI environments and want to make a meaningful difference in public sector innovation, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.What’s in It for You?Mission-Driven Innovation- Improve the accuracy and usability of an AI solution that supports environmental regulationTechnical Leadership- Own model optimization, prompt engineering, and multi-agent orchestrationHybrid Flexibility- Work onsite in St. Paul up to 3 days per week while collaborating with cross-functional teamsImmediate Impact- Join a mature project with minimal onboarding and accelerate its operational readinessYour Role & ResponsibilitiesFine-tune and optimize Azure OpenAI models to improve response accuracy from ~85% to ~95%Design, test, and refine advanced prompt strategies and system instructionsImplement multi-agent orchestration to enhance response nuance and contextual depthAdjust key model parameters (temperature, max tokens, etc.) for performance gainsInject legal, regulatory, and environmental context into model outputs for domain alignmentDevelop feedback loops and evaluation frameworks to continuously measure and improve model accuracyCollaborate with internal business teams and developers to accelerate solution maturitySkills & Experience You Should Possess10+ years of experience in AI engineering, NLP, or software architectureDeep hands-on experience withAzure OpenAIand theMicrosoft AI ecosystemProven success improving LLM output quality through prompt engineering and parameter tuningExperience transitioning from single-agent to multi-agent architecturesStrong understanding of NLP techniques, context injection, and grounding models with external dataExcellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including business analysts and developersSelf-starter mentality with minimal ramp-up time requiredBonus Points If You HaveExperience with regulatory, legal, or policy-driven text generationFamiliarity with wastewater permitting, EPA regulations, or environmental compliancePrior work in public sector or government AI applicationsEducation & Certifications You NeedBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related fieldAdvanced degree or certifications in AI, NLP, or cloud architecture are a plusWhat We OfferAt Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you'll work on high-impact projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.Competitive Compensation- You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!Up to $100 per hour or $178, 000 annually, based on skills and experienceComprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents- Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matchingPaid Time Off- Both compensation models offer paid time away from workHybrid Work Model- Work onsite in St. Paul for up to three days per weekCareer Development- Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunitiesSupportive Team Culture- Work with a team that values continuous learning and growthPlease note:This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.Ready to Lead the Next Generation of AI Solutions?If you're ready to bring your Azure OpenAI expertise to a high-impact public sector project, apply today and join Trissential in transforming how government communicates with the public!

Created: 2025-10-13