Senior AI Developer

Plano TX 75024 

Senior AI Developer

Independent Contractors preferred

3 days onsite in Plano, Texas

6 month Contract to Perm –

Video and Onsite

Need Someone With Active LinkedIN and Really Strong Communications

This role is ideal for a hands-on AI engineer who can architect, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI and Machine Learning solutions while leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Data Engineering, and modern Generative AI technologies.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML development with strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions.

Required Skills

• Python Development
• Microsoft Fabric (Data Pipelines, Lakehouse, Semantic Models, Data Factory)
• AI/ML Engineering
• Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
• PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
• LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Agents & Copilot Development
• MLOps, CI/CD, Model Monitoring
• Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• Data Engineering & Data Architecture
• SQL and Data Modeling
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Key Responsibilities

AI Development & Engineering (70%)

• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions including predictive analytics, generative AI, NLP, intelligent automation, and optimization platforms.
• Develop production-grade AI pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines and Lakehouse architecture.
• Build and maintain Semantic Models that support AI, analytics, and enterprise reporting initiatives.
• Design and implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, AI agents, copilots, and LLM-powered applications.
• Fine-tune and deploy machine learning and deep learning models using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
• Develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, and feature engineering pipelines.
• Implement MLOps best practices including CI/CD, model versioning, governance, monitoring, drift detection, and automated retraining.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure responsible AI principles including security, compliance, explainability, and governance.
• Optimize AI workloads for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Business Partnership & Solution Leadership (30%)

• Partner with business stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and IT to identify and prioritize AI opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into scalable AI and data platform solutions.
• Lead solution workshops, technical discovery sessions, and architecture discussions.
• Communicate technical concepts and model outcomes to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Define ROI metrics, business outcomes, and success criteria for AI initiatives.
• Mentor junior developers and promote AI engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development or data engineering experience.
• 3+ years building and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Strong Python programming expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Pipelines, Lakehouse, and Semantic Models.
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
• Experience with OpenAI APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, vector databases, and RAG architectures.
• Strong understanding of data engineering, data modeling, and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Experience implementing MLOps and CI/CD practices.
• Experience deploying AI solutions in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.