AI Architect

Position: AI Architect

Location: Montgomery, Alabama

Duration:1 Year

Work Mode: Onsite From day one

Special Requirement:

• Candidate will work 100% in Montgomery AL Main Office
• This role does not offer sponsorship
• Confirmation needed if candidate is eligible for conversion to Merit.
• Need W2 Candidates only
• Candidates

 Job Description & Responsibilities

This is for an onsite-only position; remote working will not be considered. The focus of this role is generative and agentic AI. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

5. AI Application Development and Testing

• Develop, maintain, and test agentic tools using Python as the primary programming language.
• Assist with development of system architecture
• Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for AI application integration.
• Create and maintain other AI applications as directed by the AI Director and Lead AI Developer.

5. Deployment, Operation, and Maintenance

• Deploy, operate, and maintain developed AI applications in production environments. Most AI applications run as Docker containers.
• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of Large Language Models (LLMs) using vLLM in Docker containerized environments.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Open WebUI instances and configurations.
• Provide ongoing support for developed applications to ensure operational stability.

5. Documentation and Training

• Develop documentation and training materials for user education in the use of AI applications.
• Assist with the Development and delivery of training sessions in-person at Medicaid or recorded sessions for on-demand training.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of Alabama Medicaid AI knowledge bases used for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).

5. Server Administration Support

• Assist the AI Director and Lead AI Developer with server admin tasks related to AI server and application deployments.
• Assist the AI Director and Lead AI Developer with AI model testing and fine-tuning activities.
• Monitor system health and performance of AI infrastructure components.

5. Security and Compliance

• Work with the Information Security Office to ensure that developed code and Docker images have been reviewed for security vulnerabilities.
• Work to resolve any security vulnerabilities that are discovered.
• Ensure all AI applications comply with Alabama Medicaid Agency security policies and healthcare data privacy regulations (HIPAA).

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with other AI-related tasks at the direction of the CIO, AI Director, and Lead AI Developer as needed.
• Participate in agile development processes and team collaboration activities.
• Maintain version control of all code and documentation using Git, Azure DevOps, and other approved tools.

Required /Desired Skills:
Develop, maintain, and test agentic tools using Python as the primary programming language.

• Assist with development of system architecture.
• Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for AI application integration.
• Create and maintain other AI applications as directed by the AI Director and Lead AI Developer.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain developed AI applications in production environments. Most AI applications run as Docker containers.
• 
  Assist with the deployment and maintenance of Large Language Models (LLMs) using vLLM in Docker containerized environments.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Open WebUI instances and configurations.
• Develop documentation and training materials for user education in the use of AI applications.
• Work with the Information Security Office to ensure that developed code and Docker images have been reviewed for security vulnerabilities.

Education: Bachelor's Degree