Lead Engineer – Copilot and Agents

Egon Zehnder

Business Agent Engineer building Microsoft Copilot, Lite Agents, and Studio Agents for Egon Zehnder’s global leadership consultancy. Translating business workflows into scalable digital solutions and supporting firmwide adoption.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeBudapest • 🇭🇺 HungarySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building scalable Copilot solutions using Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Power Platform, while effectively translating business needs into technical requirements. Strong analytical skills and a pragmatic builder mindset are essential for optimizing workflows and engaging with stakeholders.

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Microsoft 365 ExperienceCopilot Studio ProficiencyPower Platform KnowledgeBusiness Analysis SkillsAutomation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentDigital TransformationLow-Code ToolsWorkflow ImprovementReusable Digital Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingStructured ThinkingCuriosity for GenAIEngagement with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

CopilotAgentic AIAutomation ToolsKnowledge Management SystemsCollaboration Technologies

Industry Keywords

Business AnalysisChange ManagementClient DeliveryOperations WorkflowsUser Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build Lite Agents, Copilot Studio Agents, and advanced prompts from validated business use cases
Translate business needs into scalable, reusable Copilot solutions for broader rollout
Configure agent instructions, prompt structures, knowledge sources, conversation logic, and user-facing outputs
Work with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, and related collaboration technologies
Capture real workflows from business stakeholders and identify opportunities for Copilot solutions
Partner with Business Analysts, the Change team, Centre of Excellence contributors, Experts, Consultants, and Executive Assistants
Translate business requirements into technical requirements and explain technical possibilities in business-friendly terms
Test, iterate, and optimise agent behaviour, output quality, usability, and consistency
Refine agents and prompts using feedback from users and pilot groups
Maintain standards for prompt design, agent structure, usability, and quality
Support packaging of approved use cases with examples, guidance, and user documentation input
Contribute to the Build Pipeline for Lite Agents, prompts, and Studio Agents
Work only on approved and prioritised agents and prompts
Collaborate with the Lite Agent Power User Team on co-development, testing, refinement, and use-case pipeline contributions
Support firmwide rollout of validated Copilot use cases via go.transform
Help deliver approved Copilot use cases at scale and contribute to a sustainable business-driven innovation pipeline
Work with the Change team to prepare solutions for adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years’ experience in product, business analysis, automation, low-code tools, digital transformation, or a relevant digitally capable business role
Experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Agentic AI, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, automation, or similar tools is a strong plus
Experience with consulting, research, client delivery, executive assistance, knowledge management, or operations workflows is valuable
Experience improving workflows or building reusable digital solutions is valuable
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
Ability to bridge business and technical conversations
Pragmatic builder mindset focused on value, usability, and scale
Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with business stakeholders
Curiosity for GenAI, Copilot, automation, and the future of work
Ability to work in a fast-moving, product-led environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based bonus
Additional paid holidays between Christmas and New Year
Private medical care package
Free language courses in English, French, German, Hungarian, and Italian
Flexible hybrid work model allowing work from home or in the office
Cafeteria with a variety of meal options
Wellbeing programs
Sustainability programs
EZ+ (LGBTQ+) initiatives
Neurodiversity programs
Caring, respectful, collaborative culture
Employee Resource Groups and initiatives