Senior AWS AI Engineer

***Location: Candidates hired for this position must reside in MA/NH/RI
NO RELOCATION CANDIDATES
Description
Senior AWS AI Engineer Contractor
Our client's AI Engineering Team builds custom web applications with leading LLMs, largely in secure Amazon Bedrock environments. Their aim is to streamline business processes and deliver constituent value by implementing AI solutions responsibly. Data security and human-centered design are core to their approach, as they operate in a highly regulated industry. We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AI development and AWS services to help them build and deploy public sector AI solutions.
Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Applications, AI/ML development and implementation
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Bedrock and related AWS services
• Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks, model deployment, and optimization
• Understanding of Application integration patterns and demonstrated project work integrating into complex systems
• Proficiency in React and TypeScript for building AI-powered user interfaces
• Experience designing intuitive UI/UX for AI applications
• Comfort using cloud-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work in the public sector or government projects
• Familiarity with compliance requirements and security standards
• AWS AI Cloud Practitioner certifications desired
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Lead AI engineering initiatives by taking ownership of solutions
• Advocate for technical integrity and transparency in the development process
• Engage directly with stakeholders
• Design, develop, test and deploy AI solutions using Amazon Bedrock and related AWS services
• Explore opportunities to integrate AI into existing applications and workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand, document business requirements and deliver impactful solutions
• Ensure best practices in model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Complete AI COE artifacts and technical documentation for knowledge transfer and audit compliance
• Participate in collaborative development using version control and CI/CD

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $78.56 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.