Sr. Developer AI & ML

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

AI/ML
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
AWS
AWS SageMaker
Python
R
Scala
Spark
TensorFlow
Keras
PyTorch
CNTK
Caffe
Scikit-learn
Gluon
NLP
Natural Language Processing
Sentiment Analysis
Classification
Pattern Recognition
GenAI
LLM Fine-Tuning
Prompt Engineering
AI Guardrails
VectorDB
Vector Databases
Large Language Models
MLOps
DevOps
DevSecOps
CI/CD
API Development
Automated Testing
Performance Testing
Agile
Cloud Development

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Developer AI & ML
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Location: Atlanta, GA (Relocation OK)

Description: Our client is seeking a Sr. AI/ML Developer to expand the use of Artificial Intelligence across customer-facing and employee-facing digital experiences. This role requires strong AI/ML expertise paired with hands-on software development experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Grow the client s AI capabilities across multiple business units.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership around AI solution design, architecture, and development.
  • Influence and adopt industrialized AI/ML design patterns and frameworks.
  • Define, design, and capture data needed to measure solution performance.
  • Collaborate with product owners and engineers to build AI-driven solutions at scale.
  • Contribute to technology strategy, framework selection, and architectural decisions.
  • Document solutions using diagrams, code comments, and clear technical writing.
  • Design, develop, monitor, and scale AI components, APIs, and applications.
  • Implement security standards, TDD, CI/CD, automation, and deployment best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers; lead code reviews and reliability improvements.
  • Conduct performance, load, and automated testing.
  • Work within Agile squads operating in two-week sprints.
  • Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Promote an AI-first mindset and help democratize AI internally.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of AI/ML experience (professional or academic).
  • Strong experience with Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
  • AWS development experience; AWS SageMaker required.
  • Programming experience with Python, R, Scala, or Spark.
  • Experience with NLP, sentiment analysis, classification, or pattern recognition.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, CNTK, Caffe, scikit-learn, Gluon, etc.
  • Familiarity with GenAI technologies, LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and AI guardrails.
  • Experience working with VectorDBs and data infrastructure supporting GenAI pipelines.
  • Experience training, maintaining, and deploying large language models.
  • Experience presenting to both technical and business audiences.
  • Open to candidates near ATL or MSP offices.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

  • Highly proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented.
  • Strong empathy and communication skills.
  • Open-minded, curious, and adaptable to new information.
  • Strong ownership mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
  • Passion for improving end-user and customer experiences.
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