Microsoft .NET Core LLM Engineer Location: In-person, Lucknow About Laitkor Consultancy Services: At Laitkor Consultancy Services, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. We foster a collaborative environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Microsoft .NET Core LLM Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable applications that integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver intelligent and innovative solutions. You will work with the latest .NET Core technologies, Azure services, and various LLM APIs to build next-generation AI-powered products. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure applications using Microsoft .NET Core and C#. Integrate and leverage various Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI Service, custom LLMs) into .NET Core applications. Implement prompt engineering techniques, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) patterns, and fine-tuning strategies to optimize LLM performance and relevance. Develop and consume RESTful APIs and gRPC services for seamless communication between application components and LLM services. Collaborate with data scientists, AI researchers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of LLM-integrated systems. Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices for software development. Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor junior developers. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in .NET Core, Azure, and Large Language Model technologies. Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Microsoft .NET Core and C#. Proven experience integrating and working with Large Language Models (LLMs) or other AI/ML services. Solid understanding of prompt engineering, token management, and common LLM use cases. Experience with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI Service). Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and software architecture. Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB). Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML offerings. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with message queues or event streaming platforms (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ). Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus. Contributions to open-source projects related to .NET or AI. Show more Show less
