.NET Developer - AI & Agent Enablement (Hamilton, Canada)

.NET Developer - AI & Agent Enablement

Company Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and more than 10,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et plus de 10 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a .NET Developer with strong experience in modern web and API development, and hands-on exposure to AI-enabled technologies, including Microsoft AI Foundry, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Large Language Models (LLMs).This role is primarily responsible for designing and building enterprise-grade .NET applications and APIs, while enabling AI-powered capabilities and agent workflows across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform and Copilot Studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain .NET (C#) web applications, APIs, and backend services using modern architectural patterns
• Build and integrate AI-enabled services using Foundry, including secure model access, orchestration, and observability
• Implement MCP servers and clients to enable tool-calling, data access, and agent interoperability
• Integrate and consume LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic) with appropriate prompt design, grounding, and guardrails
• Develop secure, scalable API integrations supporting AI agents, Copilot extensions, and downstream systems
• Collaborate with Power Platform teams to support Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio solutions through custom connectors, APIs, and backend services
• Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance standards, including secrets management, identity, and access control
• Participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, testing, deployment, and hyper care support

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, including architects, security, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in Agile / Scrum development environments, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 4+ years of professional experience as a .NET Developer (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs)
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization (OAuth, Entra ID), and cloud-native design
• Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of AI Foundry or equivalent AI service runtimes
• Experience implementing or consuming MCP for agent-tool integration
• Solid understanding of LLMs, including Model capabilities and limitations,prompt engineering concepts & RAG and tool-calling patterns
• Experience integrating backend services with Power Platform and Copilot Studio (custom connectors, APIs, actions)
• Familiarity with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, APIM)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and enterprise governance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with Google Bard, Gemini Enterprise, or Google Agentspace for enterprise AI or agent-based solutions
• Exposure to cross-platform LLM ecosystems beyond Microsoft, with an understanding of comparative strengths, limitations, and governance considerations

Location

Hamilton, ON, Remote: False

Salary & Benefits

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $75,600 to $114,600 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $75,600 to $114,600 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

Equal Opportunity Statement

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.