Job Description

Conversational AI Developer - Microsoft Foundry

Job ID#: 26-2249

Location: Hyderabad, India

Who We Are
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Conversational AI Developer to join our team and play a key role in creating innovative and engaging chatbots and virtual assistants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with a focus on AI and natural language processing technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the full lifecycle development — from design to deployment — of scalable chatbots and virtual assistants utilizing Microsoft Bot Framework, Kore.ai, or similar CAI technologies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, UX/UI specialists) to gather requirements, design conversational flows, and implement user stories

• Integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU) techniques to enable chatbots to understand user intent and respond accordingly

• Leverage Generative AI services to enhance chatbot responses with creativity and personalization

• Develop chatbots for deployment across multiple channels (web, mobile apps, messaging platforms) ensuring a seamless user experience

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high performance and accuracy of conversational AI solutions

• Monitor and analyze user interactions and chatbot performance to identify areas for improvement and optimization

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in Conversational AI technologies and best practices.

• Apply Microsoft Foundry methodologies for rapid prototyping, iterative experimentation, and accelerated delivery of AI-driven chatbot solutions
• Build, refine, and scale enterprise-grade chatbot applications using Foundry-aligned engineering practices, reusable components, and standardized deployment workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably with a focus on conversational AI or chatbots

• Deep expertise in Azure Bot Framework v4, specifically utilizing Adaptive Dialogs, Waterfall Dialogs, and middleware customization

• Strong backend development skills with advanced proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, CSS, HTML for custom bot logic

• Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services, using Azure Functions and Logic Apps to orchestrate workflows between the bot and external systems

• Proven experience with Salesforce API integrations (REST/SOAP), specifically for managing Live Agent handoffs, Knowledge base retrieval, and Case creation

• Experience configuring Azure Cosmos DB for storing conversation state, user data, and telemetry logs

• Experience implementing Hybrid AI strategies, bridging classical NLU services (Azure CLU) with Generative AI models (Azure OpenAI/GPT) for fall-back handling or content generation

• Middleware familiarity, with exposure to MuleSoft or similar ESB platforms for enterprise-grade data exchange

• Data-driven optimization skills, utilizing Power BI to analyze conversation logs, identify drop-off points, and drive NLU accuracy improvements

• SDLC leadership experience, including defining CI/CD pipelines for bot deployment across multiple environments (Dev/Test/Prod).

• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft Foundry frameworks, including rapid MVP creation, modular architecture patterns, and AI-driven solution accelerators
• Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and optimizing chatbot applications using Foundry engineering standards and reusable AI components

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Passion for innovation and a strong desire to push the boundaries of Conversational AI technology

Benefits:

• Be a part of a cutting-edge team at the forefront of Conversational AI development in Higher Education

• Work on challenging and rewarding projects that make a real impact

• Opportunity to learn and grow your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.