Software Engineer/Developer (AI Focus) -

This employer is a technology consultancy seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, mission-critical artificial intelligence systems. The role focuses on driving technical strategy and implementing advanced AI solutions within complex, regulated environments.

The Role

• Serve as the primary technical authority, defining AI and application architecture across multiple programs.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI solutions, including large language models, agentic workflows, and orchestration frameworks.
• Advise senior stakeholders on AI adoption, modernization roadmaps, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee the full machine learning lifecycle, including data pipelines, model optimization, and MLOps practices.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices for coding, security, and system scalability.

What You'll Need

• 12–15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 8 years of applied AI/ML experience in production environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with cloud-native, distributed AI architectures.
• Strong background in full-stack development, microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance is necessary.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead high-impact modernization initiatives for large-scale federal programs.
• Fully remote work environment.

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