AI_API Engineer – Agentic AI Solutions – Associate Manager

Job Title - AI / API Engineer – Agentic AI Solutions_Associate Manager Management Level : 08 – Associate Manager Location: Mumbai / Bangalore Must have skills: Strong Python development skills : Hands-on experience with APIs (REST APIs, authentication, OAuth, tokens), System integration experience Experience with LLM-based solutions : OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar, Prompt structuring and tool/function usage Strong problem-solving and system design skills : Ability to design end-to-end workflows, Debugging complex, multi-component systems Strong Communication Skills and Problem solving skills (Analytical skills / Collaborative thinking/ Adaptable to change) Good to have skills: Experience with agentic frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, etc.) Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) Knowledge of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Familiarity with databases (SQL / NoSQL) Basic frontend or UI development (for internal tools) Payroll Experience MS Office Experience: 6- 8 years Educational Qualification: Job Summary: We are building a next-generation Agentic AI capability within Payroll, combining business expertise with engineering to automate and scale operations. As an AI / API Engineer, you will design and build agentic AI solutions integrated with enterprise systems, while also mentoring internal talent transitioning into AI roles. This role combines hands-on engineering, solution design, and enablement. Roles & Responsibilities: Build Agentic AI Solutions Design and develop AI-driven workflows using LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) Implement multi-step “agentic” solutions combining reasoning, tools, and data Ensure reliability, accuracy, and scalability of AI outputs Integrate Enterprise Systems Connect AI solutions to internal systems via APIs Design and implement REST API integrations (authentication, data exchange) Work with structured and unstructured data across multiple sources Translate Business Problems into Solutions Collaborate with payroll SMEs to understand real-world challenges Break down problems into scalable AI + API architectures Deliver production-ready solutions (not just prototypes) Enable & Mentor Talent Support upskilling of selected payroll professionals into AI engineers Provide guidance, code reviews, and best practices Contribute to building internal AI engineering capability Ensure Engineering Best Practices Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Implement error handling, logging, and debugging practices Contribute to reusable components and scalable design patterns Profile We Are Looking For 6–8 years of experience in software engineering or related roles Experience building real-world solutions, not just prototypes or courses Strong ownership and ability to work in ambiguous environments Interest in applied AI (not research-focused roles) Ability and willingness to mentor and enable others What Success Looks Like AI solutions successfully integrated with payroll systems Reduction in manual effort through automation Internal team members successfully upskilled into AI roles Scalable and reusable AI solution patterns established Why Join This Initiative Combine engineering + business impact. This is not pure research or data science role. We are looking for hands-on engineers who can build and integrate AI solutions into real business workflows Work on cutting-edge agentic AI use cases in a real enterprise environment Play a key role in building internal AI capability at scale Opportunity to shape how AI is applied in global payroll operations approaches for sustained competitive advantage. Professional & Technical Skills: a. Strong Python development skills Hands-on experience with APIs REST APIs, authentication (OAuth, tokens) System integration experience Experience with LLM-based solutions i. OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar ii. Prompt structuring and tool/function usage Strong problem-solving and system design skills i. Ability to design end-to-end workflows ii. Debugging complex, multi-component systems Additional Information: - The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions on Agentic AI About Our Company | Accenture Experience: 6- 8 years Educational Qualification: About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. 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