LLM AI Developer

LLM AI Developer
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative LLM/AI Developer to join our NextGen AI Lab. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions leveraging state-of-the-art Generative AI and LLM frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify use cases, deploy AI solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

The NextGen AI Lab is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance operational efficiencies, customer experiences, and financial insights. As a member of this dynamic team, you will pioneer AI-driven solutions, driving transformation across the organization.
Responsibilities

• Model Development & Optimization:
  • Design, fine-tune, and implement state-of-the-art LLMs to solve business challenges;
  • Optimize existing models for performance, accuracy, and scalability;
  • Explore and apply transfer learning and reinforcement learning techniques.
• AI Solution Deployment:
  • Integrate LLMs into systems and workflows to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and support client services;
  • Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless deployment and integration into production environments.
• Innovation & Experimentation:
  • Research and experiment with emerging AI technologies, tools, and architectures to maintain a competitive edge;
  • Propose and prototype innovative applications for LLMs within the context of financial services.
• Data Management & Processing:
  • Collaborate with data teams to prepare and preprocess datasets for training and evaluation;
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security compliance during model development.
• Ethics & Compliance:
  • Ensure AI solutions are designed with fairness, transparency, and adherence to our ethical guidelines and industry regulations.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with business leaders, product owners, and IT teams to align AI initiatives with organizational priorities;
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the NextGen AI Lab team.

Requirements

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience in frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and LLM platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face).
• Hands-on experience in developing, fine-tuning, and deploying LLMs and NLP models.
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python and experience with REST APIs for AI integration.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with financial services or related industries is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data ethics, AI regulations, and security considerations.

Preferred

• Experience in using AI to solve challenges specific to financial services (e.g., portfolio management, fraud detection, client communication).
• Expertise in prompt engineering and iterative development for LLMs.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts (e.g., ETL pipelines, databases).
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly terms and recommendations.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity with our Kansas City, MO client. Excellent Medical/Dental/Life Insurance benefits, PTO, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing & Savings Plan, Educational Assistance, Career growth and more! H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.