Senior Azure OpenAI Engineer / LLM Solutions Architect

Overview: Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN – up to 3 days per week onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant Shape the Future of AI-Powered Public Service with Trissential Are you an expert in Azure OpenAI and passionate about improving real-world applications of large language models (LLMs)? Trissential is hiring a Senior Azure OpenAI Engineer / LLM Solutions Architect to 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 regulation Technical Leadership – Own model optimization, prompt engineering, and multi-agent orchestration Hybrid Flexibility – Work onsite in St. Paul up to 3 days per week while collaborating with cross-functional teams Immediate Impact – Join a mature project with minimal onboarding and accelerate its operational readiness Your Role & Responsibilities Fine-tune and optimize Azure OpenAI models to improve response accuracy from ~85% to ~95% Design, test, and refine advanced prompt strategies and system instructions Implement multi-agent orchestration to enhance response nuance and contextual depth Adjust key model parameters (temperature, max tokens, etc.) for performance gains Inject legal, regulatory, and environmental context into model outputs for domain alignment Develop feedback loops and evaluation frameworks to continuously measure and improve model accuracy Collaborate with internal business teams and developers to accelerate solution maturity Skills & Experience You Should Possess 10+ years of experience in AI engineering, NLP, or software architecture Deep hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI and the Microsoft AI ecosystem Proven success improving LLM output quality through prompt engineering and parameter tuning Experience transitioning from single-agent to multi-agent architectures Strong understanding of NLP techniques, context injection, and grounding models with external data Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including business analysts and developers Self-starter mentality with minimal ramp-up time required Bonus Points If You Have Experience with regulatory, legal, or policy-driven text generation Familiarity with wastewater permitting, EPA regulations, or environmental compliance Prior work in public sector or government AI applications Education & Certifications You Need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field Advanced degree or certifications in AI, NLP, or cloud architecture are a plus What We Offer At 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 experience Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work Hybrid Work Model – Work onsite in St. Paul for up to three days per week Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth Please 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!