AI Developer

Our client is seeking an AI Developer who is a fast learner and rapid problem solver, capable of quickly understanding new domains, technologies, and business problems, and translating them into high impact proof of concept (PoC) solutions. This role requires the ability to move quickly from idea to working prototype, validate value early, and then guide successful PoCs into scalable, production ready AI solutions.

In this role, you will be a hands-on developer pairing daily with other engineers and guiding adoption of LLMs, RAG, vector stores, and agentic frameworks. You ll partner closely with product and platform leaders to build AI systems.

• Work in a highly talented diverse team.
• Be encouraged to continuously learn new skills, technologies, and tools.
• Identify areas for innovation and have the freedom to rapidly explore and test out your ideas.
• Play a critical role in the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML tools.
• lead the effort in taking AI/ML solutions from proof-of-concept to production-ready state.

An ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Deep understanding of machine leaning fundamentals and ability to apply them in developing and implementing AI/ML solutions.
• Experience with GenAI technologies and techniques (e.g., RAG, fine-tuning, vector stores, Agentic frameworks).
• Solid grasp of software development principles, including design patterns, testing, and version control such as Git.
• Inquisitive nature, with a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects.
• Data-driven decision maker, combining robust analytical thinking with sound business judgment.
• Excellent communicator with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Comfortable with hands-on involvement in AI/ML experimentation and model development.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Participate in projects, demonstrating technical expertise and a hands-on approach in experimentation and productization.
• Partner with product stakeholders to iterate quickly on PoCs, incorporating feedback and refining solutions in short cycles.
• Establish and socialize strong AI engineering fundamentals, design patterns, code quality standards

Technical Skills Needed

Programming & Engineering Excellence:

• Python (advanced), APIs, pipelines, and AI orchestration
• Java/ReactJS (optional)

LLM & GenAI Engineering:

• Hands-on experience with LLMs (preferably GPT models)
• Prompting patterns and structured outputs
• Model evaluation including accuracy/faithfulness checks, hallucination mitigation, regression testing
• Safety/guardrails patterns appropriate for enterprise use

Demonstrated ability to leverage GitHub Copilot for code acceleration:

• Rapid scaffolding of code, services, APIs, and development

Data Skills SQL + SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric(optional):

• SQL skills
• Query authoring, joins, indexing awareness
• Ability to design data access patterns for AI

LLM & GenAI Engineering:

• Hands-on experience with LLMs (commercial)
• Prompting patterns and structured outputs
• Strong experience implementing RAG architecture with ingestion pipelines, chunking strategies
• Vector database / vector search experience with Indexing, similarity search, metadata filtering
• Experience with MCP patterns, Standardizing tool/context access for models and agent runtimes
• Designing MCP servers/tool endpoints and integrating them into LLM apps
• Experience implementing agentic workflows, A2A patterns such as multi-agent collaboration (planner/executor/reviewer/retriever roles)

Cloud:

• MS Azure Fabric preferred

Observability & Production Support:

• Experience operating and supporting AI-enabled services in production:
• Logging, metrics, tracing (APM tools such as Datadog)
• Model/prompt monitoring, drift signals, quality regression detection

So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the US. We are not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
• Minimum of 10 years of python development
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working on AI projects, with a focus on productizing AI/ML solutions.

Salary/Rate: $50-$70/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.