Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Developer

About the positionResponsibilities• Drive a big data approach to execute government requirements to manage and enrich data to gather new insights. • Provide consultative, architectural, program, and engineering support for a federal customer. • Develop, train, and deploy advanced AI/ML and Gen-AI models. • Design and implement innovative AI solutions to address complex business challenges using techniques such as natural language processing and large language models. • Optimize model performance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.• Develop and maintain user-friendly AI applications and interfaces, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and generative content tools. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows. • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI/ML and emerging technologies, such as generative AI and reinforcement learning. • Conduct research and experiments to explore new AI techniques and applications, including prompt engineering,Advanced RAGs and fine-tuning LLMs.• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations, especially when dealing with sensitive data and generative AI outputs. • Brief the benefits and constraints of technology solutions to technology partners, stakeholders, team members, and senior levels of management. Requirements• 3+ years of experience in the Information Technology field focusing on AI/ML engineering projects, MLOps and DevSecOps and technical architecture specifically. • Proficiency in developing, deploying, and fine-tuning generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs).• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java and C/C++ (optional). • Experience with machine learning and generative AI frameworks. • Experience with natural language processing techniques (e.g., text classification, language generation). • Solid understanding of any of the cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies. • Solid understanding of MLOps and DevSecOps practices for deploying AI-ML models and applications. • Proficiency in any front-end development technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).• Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Vector Database, Graph Database) and data warehousing concepts. • An understanding and competency surrounding data storage, accesses, and loading. • Competency in data exploration, analytics, and feature engineering. • Understanding of Deep learning concepts and architectures like CNNs, RNNs, LSTM, and GANs and ability to apply to real world data sets and problems. • Proficiency in ML Modeling - Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch. • Proficiency in NLP Tools SpaCy, ThinC, Gensim.• Knowledge of Gen-AI Tools Hugging Face models, OpenAI models, Grok. • General competency in various ML disciplines like Classification, Forecasting, Transformers, Generative, Anomaly Detection and Deep Learning. • Enthusiastic, proactive, positive attitude with great listening skills, high integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Excellent organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage concurrent projects. • Comprehensive problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.• Ability to learn, evolve, think creatively and proactively. • Able to work under pressure (at times) and to be extremely flexible with changing priorities. • Ability to work independently and in a team setting, take ownership of and complete relatively complex tasks, effectively using available resources, as needed, with minimal guidance. Nice-to-haves• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:This federal program requires the candidates to be a United States Citizen. • Must have a current CBP BI clearance or be eligible to obtain one.• Any related systems engineering, or related technical certifications are desired. • AWS/Azure/GCP AI/ML certifications are preferred but not required. Benefits• Flexible in working extended hours. Apply tot his job