AI Engineer

Role: Senior Programmer Analyst – AI and Emerging Technologies

Duration – Long Term contract

Location:  600 CANAL STREET, Richmond, VA, 23219 – HYBRID

Job Description:

Description:

Pre-Screen Questions: (Please list at the bottom of candidate resume)

1. Do you have 7 or more years of experience in programming and application systems analysis?
2. Do you have at least 3 years of hands-on experience developing AI or Generative AI solutions?
3. Do you have experience deploying cloud-hosted solutions using DevOps practices for 2+ years?
4. Are you comfortable designing, coding, testing, and deploying applications in a multi-platform enterprise environment?
5. Are you willing and able to work in a private cloud / enterprise IT environment with strong security and compliance requirements?
6. Describe your experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. What components have you implemented?
7. Have you fine-tuned large language models or foundation models?
1. Yes – extensively
2. Yes – limited
3. No, but used pre-trained models
8. Do you have experience building or working with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., tool-using agents, orchestration patterns)?
9. Which programming languages and frameworks do you have advanced proficiency in?
10. Have you collaborated with enterprise or cloud architects to design AI-enabled systems?
11. Have you deployed AI or GenAI workloads into production cloud environments?
12. Which databases have you worked with extensively?
13. Describe a project where you worked with large or complex datasets to drive an AI or analytical solution.
14. Do you have experience applying IT security best practices to application or AI development?

Description Below:

Note: Candidate Submittals and work history each position should be at a minimum of 1 year or longer with a preference for 2 years per job

Must List on CV the years of experience and last use of the below – if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information
Required Proven experience with:
• 7+ Years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in GenAI or AI/ML application development.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps deploying Cloud hosted solutions.
• Experience in developing Generative AI applications including RAG architecture, and model fine-tuning; experience with Agentic AI is a plus.
• Full Stack Development
• Experience in scrum methodology and devsec ops

Pre-Screen Questions –
• Candidate must complete the attached pre-screen and it be submitted along with submission

Job Title: Senior Programmer Analyst – AI and Emerging Technologies

Primary location of assignment: Thomas Farrell Building – Richmond, VA

How many contractors are you needing? 1

What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local or Drive in Candidates Only

If you are open to looking at non-local candidates will per diem be offered? No

Will travel be required for this position? No

Will this candidate be dealing with Private Personal Information(PPI), Company Sensitive Information, or Credit Sensitive Information? Yes

Are they going to be driving a vehicle on behalf of Dominion energy or a Dominion Energy vehicle? No

What schedule is the candidate required to work: Hybrid Schedule – 1 week onsite/1 week remote

Are any certification required: No

Top Required Skills
• Advanced proficiency in .NET, React, Angular, Python, and SQL development.
• Advanced proficiency in working with SQL Server and Oracle databases and experience working with NoSQL databases.
• Advanced proficiency in developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience in developing Generative AI applications including RAG architecture, and model fine-tuning; experience with Agentic AI is a plus.
• Technical expertise in all aspects of application systems analysis and programming, with proven capability in creating detailed design documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Experience in deploying AI solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience in adapting to and applying rapidly changing technology to business needs. Good understanding of IT security best practices by applying depth and breadth of expertise in multiple related disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple, competing projects/priorities while achieving targeted completion results. 
• Ability to maintain technical proficiency via self or formal training.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project, Visio) and SharePoint.

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
• Proven ability to collaborate with employees at all levels and to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams towards a common goal.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust.
• Good self-starter who has ability to operate independently and demonstrates complete ownership over assigned objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

High Level Project Overview:
Candidate will be involved in AI related research and development activities. This includes working closely with IT architects, ITBA Product teams, IT Infrastructure Operations, and Cyber Intelligence and Security teams to evaluate new tools and technologies, develop proof of value (POV) solutions, and implement AI solutions within Dominion Energy’s private cloud environment. Provides technical consulting and/or leadership on complex projects. Serves as technical expert in one or more areas of applications systems analysis and programming. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and document programs. Works companywide in multi-platform environments, on multi-project assignments. Acts as a project work team or group leader. Guides and advises less experienced Programmer Analysts.

Responsibilities: 
• Evaluate Generative AI solutions from a functional, technical, and risk standpoint
• Development and implementation of Gen AI solutions to solve complex business problems and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with architects to design, code, test, and deploy modular and scalable AI architectures.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of AI solutions by following coding best practices and performing thorough testing and validation.
• Lead and mentor less experienced programmers on complex projects
• Stay current with industry advancements and continuously seek opportunities to improve AI capabilities within the organization.
• Responsible for building effective working relationships, making sound decisions, successfully making changes, initiating action and achieving results as a trusted advisor. 

Required Years of Experience:
• 7+ Years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in GenAI or AI/ML application development.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps deploying Cloud hosted solutions.

Required Education:
• Bachelor - Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics

Are there any specific companies/industries you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience?
• Prior experience in large data center projects and or AI companies

Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level):
• Teams – Camera On