Job#: 3033235

Job Description:

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

This position is for a Senior AI Engineer who will design and develop scalable solutions using AI tools and machine-learning models. The role involves research and testing to develop machine learning algorithms and predictive models. The engineer will utilize big data computation and storage tools to create prototypes and datasets, and will be responsible for model training, evaluation, integration, testing, tuning, and monitoring of solutions.

• Apply core Python concepts to build and deploy applications that address IT operational needs, automate processes, or manage data.
• Perform data acquisition, cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation using Python tools for analysis on large scale data sets.
• Deploy Python applications in cloud service production environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, using containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Apply software engineering best practices including version control (Git), writing testable code, code reviews, and using CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement data science solutions, including data pipelining, feature engineering, and the creation of Machine Learning Models.
• Use managed AI/ML services provided by cloud platforms to streamline development, deployment, and management of data science applications.
• Develop and demonstrate proof-of-concepts (PoC), either independently or as part of a team.
• Consult with architecture teams to identify potential automation solutions which may include AI/ML.

Education: A degree from an accredited College/University in a relevant field is preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a college degree. If the degree is not in an applicable field, an additional four years of related experience is required.

Experience: Over twenty (20) years of relevant experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate capabilities through actual work experience. This includes being an individual with exceptional, highly specialized, or unique expertise, typically identified as a recognized industry leader who can manage program requirements from inception to conclusion.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with multiple AI tools such as Python, Java, or R.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like Spark, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
• Expertise in creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.
• Ability to create technical design, architecture, and business presentation documents using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in creating data representations, charts, and reports in tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Competence in querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a client-mandated clearance process, which includes a drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check. All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent resident status (Green Card) and must have lived in the US for the past 5 years with no more than 6 months of travel outside the United States (military service excluded).

• Hands-on experience building MCP servers and integrating with Agentic AI workflows.
• Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
• Experience using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications.
• Demonstrated awareness and application of ethical guidelines for data science, including addressing bias, ensuring data privacy, and implementing secure coding practices.

The pay rate for this position is between $80.00 and $100.00 per hour. Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts. The standard work week is five days a week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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