What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copilot Studio Lead Developer position at Last Word Consulting?
Job Title: Copilot Studio Lead Developer (Azure, Copilot Studio & Power Platform)
Location: Foster City, CA/ Raleigh, NC (onsite)
Duration: FTE/Contract
Summary:
Key Responsibilities
AI & Copilot Development
- Design, build, and extend custom copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio Premium
- Integrate copilots with Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services)
- Architect and implement prompt strategies, orchestration logic, and conversation flows
- Build reusable AI components that support scalability, governance, and reuse
Azure & API Integration
- Develop secure integrations using Azure APIs, Logic Apps, Functions, and REST services
- Implement authentication and authorization using Azure AD / Entra ID
- Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise security, compliance, and data?handling standards
Power Platform Solutions
- Build and extend solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and custom connectors
- Collaborate with citizen developers while enforcing ALM, governance, and best practices
- Support automation and intelligent workflows across business platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, SAP)
Engineering & Delivery
- Participate in solution architecture, technical design reviews, and code standards
- Apply CI/CD and ALM best practices across Power Platform and Azure deployments
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance of AI and automation solutions
- Document architectures, patterns, and operational guidance for long?term sustainability
Collaboration & Enablement
- Partner with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Support knowledge transfer and adoption of AI capabilities across teams
- Stay current on Microsoft AI, Copilot, and Power Platform roadmap advancements
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in software development or solution engineering
- Hands?on experience with Microsoft Azure (APIs, Functions, Logic Apps, App Services)
- Experience building AI?driven solutions using Azure OpenAI and/or Cognitive Services
- Strong experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
- Experience designing and integrating REST APIs
- Solid understanding of security, identity, and enterprise architecture principles
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Python
- Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments
Preferred / Nice?to?Have Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio Premium
- Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, and prompt engineering best practices
- Experience implementing ALM for Power Platform (pipelines, solutions, environment strategy)
- Exposure to Azure DevOps or GitHub for CI/CD
- Background supporting financial, IT, or operational systems
- Microsoft certifications (Power Platform, Azure, AI) a plus
What Success Looks Like
- Scalable, secure copilots and AI components adopted across the organization
- Clean, reusable integrations between copilots, Azure services, and enterprise systems
- Strong governance, documentation, and maintainability of AI solutions
- Trusted technical partner to business and IT leadership on AI delivery
Thanks & Regards,
Krishan Kumar Sr. IT Recruiter
Last Word Consulting Inc.
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