Python Developer

AVN Digital is a reputed global IT professional services company headquartered in Singapore. Our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. Given our decade of success, we have evolved to become one of the top trusted providers in Singapore and service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail and supply chain. 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. WHAT’S ON OFFER You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression. To submit your application, please apply online or submit your CV to ashwak@aven-sys.com, Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality. CONSULTANT DETAILS Consultant Name : Ashwak Ahmed Privacy Statement: Data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Personal data provided will be used strictly in accordance with the relevant data protection law and AVN Digital's privacy policy.