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Software Architect -Artificial Intelligence with Min 3yrs exp (Webcam Interview)(REMOTE_Local to South Carolina)

NextGen Solutions CorporationColumbia, SC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Please note that this position is with our direct client
We are looking for Software Architect - Consultant - Artificial Intelligence (Min 2+yrs Exp) REMOTE (Webcam Interview)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 12Months +
Work Address: 4South Carolina Columbia 29210
Immediate Interviews Webcam
looking for a Software Architect - Consultant (Artificial Intelligence)
As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support the State's AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
Work Location: Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required.
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.
Position Title: AI Contractor
Project Overview
The role will contribute to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes and feasibility assessments; evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models and services; and support statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors. The position will also assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks and implementing AI strategies that align with organizational goals, security requirements and statewide standards.
Scope of the project:
As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support the State's AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities inassessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization's
goals and objectives
2. Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.
3. Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.
4. Support the State's AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of
secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, 5.prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information
Technology Services as a leader
Required/Desired Skills
Required skills(Please ensure candidate's relevant experience is listed with appropriate
supporting documentation)
  • 1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria
  • 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
  • 2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval- augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
  • 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation
  • 1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.
  • 1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
  • 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.
Preferred Skills
Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.
Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural
language processing, image classification and time-series data.
Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.
Required Education:
Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field
required; advanced degree preferred.
OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:
Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.
Advanced report writing ability.
Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.
Experience working on complex projects
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount of Experience
Years of Expe Years rience
Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field required.
Required
Years
1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria
Required
1
Years
2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms
Required
2
Years
2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
Required
2
Years
1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Required
1
Years
1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.
Required
1
Years
1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
Required
1
Years
1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.
Required
1
Years
Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.
Required
Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural language processing, image classification and time-series data.
Preferred
Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.
Preferred

Skills

AWS
Azure
Generative AI

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