Python Agentic AI Engineer

Role: Python/Java, Agentic AI Engineer

5 Days on-site in Plano, TX (Or Columbus, OH)

6 Month Contract to Hire

Type: W2

Top Skills - Must Haves

• python
• langGraph
• vLLM

Top Skills' Details
603 level - Agentic AI/Java/Python
Plano or Columbus

Hands-on experience with the following technologies:
o Expert level Python experience
o LangGraph
o vLLM

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

• java

Job Description

These are very Senior roles that will be working on AI features/updates within the Mobile App.  Client is building out a new team, and these roles will convert to FTE after 6 months.

Required Skills / Must Have
• Strong proficiency in Python and Java, with hands-on experience developing and supporting production-grade applications.
• Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and maintaining Agentic AI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with the following technologies:
o Python
o Java
o LangGraph
o vLLM
• Experience designing and orchestrating multi-agent workflows, tool integrations, and autonomous decision-making frameworks.
• Ability to develop, test, and optimize AI-driven applications that leverage large language models, agent frameworks, and retrieval capabilities.
• Strong understanding of API development, microservices architectures, and integration patterns within modern software ecosystems.
• Experience troubleshooting, monitoring, and supporting AI-enabled applications in production environments.
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, model governance, security considerations, and enterprise development standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skill Set
Candidates should have experience with:

Development & AI
• Python and/or Java
• Agentic AI systems
• Understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Backend Engineering
• Bot/server-side systems
• Containerization and orchestration
o Kubernetes
o AWS (preferred)

Data & Streaming
• Kafka
• Cassandra
• NoSQL databases
• Real-time streaming architectures

DevOps & Operations
• CI/CD pipeline development and management
• Testing strategies
• Monitoring and alerting

Production Support
• Strong focus on production stability
• Monitoring tools such as:
o Splunk
o Dynatrace

AI Expectations
• Candidates should be proficient in AI concepts and technologies.
• AI expertise is important, although it may not be heavily emphasized during interviews