Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.
We’re expanding our AI strategy using Microsoft technologies and the OpenAI platform. As an AI Solutions Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and deploying intelligent copilots and applications using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI/ML services. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle role — from ideation to adoption — with real influence across the organization.
This job is primarily responsible for designing and implementing intelligent copilots and applications leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI/ML services. It involves managing the full development lifecycle, from concept through deployment and adoption, while contributing to the organization’s AI strategy and roadmap. The position collaborates closely with IT, business analysts, data governance, and security teams to ensure compliance and alignment with enterprise standards.
In this job, you will:
Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
Education
Required – High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience
Required – 3 years’ experience developing solutions in Microsoft ecosystem; including experience managing full delivery lifecycle in agile environments.
Preferred – Experience with Microsoft Graph Connectors and custom data integrations, full-stack development, scripting skills, working in multi-department corporate environments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Here’s additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
Travel for required projects, trainings and meetings – up to 30%.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00
Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.
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