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Work Location
On-site, 4/5 days a week.
Office Location: 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, Texas 78744
Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**
Job Description
We are currently seeking a contract AI Cloud Engineer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a talented and innovative AI Cloud Engineer to join our team. As part of the AI Technical Team, you will design, build, and deploy AI cloud applications and support AI cloud platforms using cloud native services. This includes troubleshooting application, infrastructure, networking, and performance-related issues in cloud environments.
If you are passionate about artificial intelligence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
- Integrate AI tools and techniques into application workflows for automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent features.
- Participate in code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and mentor junior developers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
Minimum (Required):
Years | Skills/Experience |
4 | Strong hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting cloud-native applications on AWS |
4 | Proficiency with core AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/Fargate, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch |
4 | Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, highly available, and secure cloud solutions. |
4 | Expertise in troubleshooting application, infrastructure, networking, and performance-related issues in cloud environments. |
4 | Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS Code Pipeline, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar platforms. |
4 | Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. |
4 | Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs, load balancers, DNS, routing, security groups, and connectivity troubleshooting. |
4 | Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Fargate (ECS preferred). |
4 | Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages to improve operational efficiency. |
4 | Knowledge of cloud security, monitoring, logging, and operational best practices, including IAM, observability, incident response, and performance optimization. |
Preferred (Optional):
Years | Skills/Experience |
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) or AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT-based coding assistants). | |
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). | |
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git). |
Company Overview
Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.
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