Remote Azure AI Engineer

Typical Day in the Role

- Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to work on strategy and process solutions for the operational side of the business specifically supporting direct channel marketing activities for the consumer line of business within the CSO Consumer Sales Organization. They support various processes and organizations that work with digital assets such as videos images and documents which are used on platforms like microsoftstore.com social media messaging emails and paid media. Additionally they help develop digital asset lifecycle best practices at Microsoft ensuring compliance accessibility and efficient processes from creation to removal of digital assets.

- Key projects: This role will contribute to the development of an internal tool that uses Azure AI Vision services. This tool will allow users to upload low-resolution images such as screenshots and perform a reverse image search on the Brand Central website to find higher resolution versions or check if the asset is expired. This project aims to improve compliance and internal processes across the organization.

- Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 20-30 meetings to discuss objectives review timelines/processes rest is heads down and collaboration.

Compelling Story Candidate Value Proposition

- What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work directly with Microsoft using first-party Azure AI tools and systems Involvement in developing an internal tool using Azure AI Vision services to enhance internal processes Contribution to a project that aims to improve compliance and efficiency within the organization.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required Years of Experience

Experience with Azure AI Services Vision API for image comparison. Proficiency with Azure Blob Storage and SQL Database. Strong skills in JavaScript and Node.js for backend and frontend development. Experience with PowerApps or custom UI development. Familiarity with PowerApps or custom UI development.

Project Overview:

This project's purpose is to develop an Asset Source Checker using Microsoft Azure AI Services. This internal tool will enable users to upload assets for comparison against a repository of source assets with metadata on usage rights copyright and expiration dates. The tool will present the original source asset and provide information on compliance.

In Scope:

Implement image comparison capabilities using Azures Vision API to match uploaded assets with source assets. Implement a solution to collect source assets and metadata either by integrating with a DAM manually migrating assets or using a web scraping tool. Set up a system to store and manage assets and their associated metadata. Develop a front-end interface for users to upload assets and view compliance results. Ensure functionality accuracy and scalability through testing. Set up CI/CD for deployment and version control.

Deliverables:

A fully functional Asset Source Checker that enables users to upload assets compare them with source assets and view compliance information. A user-friendly and accessible front-end for asset uploads and results display. A backend system that integrates Azure AI Services for image comparison and handles asset metadata management.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience with Azure AI Services Vision API for image comparison. Proficiency with Azure Blob Storage and SQL Database. Strong skills in JavaScript and Node.js for backend and frontend development. Experience with PowerApps or custom UI development. Familiarity with PowerApps or custom UI development.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with AI model training Custom Vision. Experience with Power Apps. Knowledge of Azure Logic Apps for automation. Experience working with Digital Asset Management DAM systems.

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