AI Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking an AI Engineer with real time practical experience with AI, Agentic AI and a strong Python and Fast API background. This role will be centered on the development and improvement of new and existing features. Additionally, the Engineer will be reviewing the code of peers, advocating for standard development methodologies, and participating in an inclusive, energetic and highly cross-functional team. The role encompasses architect, design, implementation, and testing to ensure building products right and to release them with high quality.

Responsibilities:
* Lead activities relating to designing, building, testing, implementing and maintaining solutions, products and processes
* Provide IT teams and business personnel with technology solutions by evaluating technology standards, market availability of products, risks and benefits of technology to deliver solutions that meet business/IT needs
* Coordinate the tasks of less experienced engineers and collaborate across teams as needed
* Independence level: Works independently with minimal guidance
* Works closely with scrum masters, project managers, QA, Creative, and UX team members to ensure compliance with project needs
* Engage with business partners to gather information, analyze requirements and deliver practical, efficient and cost-effective solutions that satisfy business needs
* Writes product specifications and design documentation for assigned system components
* Design, develop and/or review complex code to ensure solutions meet the requirements of functional and technical specifications
* Develop and/or review project technical architecture design and development
* Solutions may include but are not limited to the development of various types of applications, web, mobile app, full stack or integrations hosted on premises data centers or in the cloud
* Develop automated Unit tests and/or automated UI tests

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree (ex: Computer Science or related discipline) and 5 - 8 years of relevant experience (programming technologies) or minimum 9-12 years of relevant combination of education and work experience
* Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium teams in delivering software solutions
* Demonstrates strong software development capabilities coupled with the ability to work under tight deadlines
* Demonstrated strong teamwork skills with self-motivation to achieve success in a rapidly evolving environment
* Excellent communications skills - Able to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written and verbal)
* Strong knowledge of Operating Systems - Windows, Solaris or Linux; or strong knowledge of cloud platforms; Azure, Amazon or Google
* Strong knowledge of software development languages specific to your domain; Examples include Python, Perl, C#, Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, .NET, HTML, AngularJS, iOS Swift and/or Objective-C, Android Mobile, Xamarin
* Strong knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases - Oracle, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, MySQL, Redis, Splunk
* Strong understanding of advanced programming concepts, data structure and algorithms

Preferred:
* Prior experience in leading software development efforts, designing conceptual data models & system architecture, and user interfaces, is a major plus
* Master's degree in CS (or equivalent field) plus 3 years of relevant experiences
* Experience with Agile software development and test-driven development
* Experience in automated testing including unit testing, UI testing and functional testing
* Demonstrated understanding of what makes good software design, a deeper understanding of programming languages, and an ability to solve engineering problems of increasing difficulty * Shows initiative beyond pure implementation
* Experience building highly scalable applications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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