AI Engineer

Job Title: AI Engineer

Location: Bloomfield, CT 3 days Onsite
Duration: 12+ months

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description: Your future duties and responsibilities
As a senior engineer, you will be tasked with helping the team lead and product owner to understand requirements, groom stories, and assist with design and implementation strategy. This is a hands on technical role requiring expert level technical skills to implement features, troubleshooting issues and assist with defining and utilizing best practices. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with many other engineers on your team of various levels and diverse skill sets.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. Python & Web Frameworks: Demonstrated expertise in Python and at least one major web framework.
. API Development: Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs using FastAPI and GraphQL API using Strawberry, with a solid understanding of web API architecture principles.
. Streaming Data Platforms: Experience working with streaming platforms such as Kafka or Event Hubs to develop real-time pipelines for processing and integrating streaming data.
. Database Management: Strong proficiency in designing, integrating, and managing multiple databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
. Big Data & Distributed Computing: Experience working with big data processing frameworks such as Spark and Delta Lake for scalable data processing.
. Databricks: Hands-on experience with Databricks for collaborative data engineering and machine learning workflows.
. LLM APIs: Experience working with LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Llama, or other mainstream GenAI models.
. Cloud Computing & Azure Architecture: Good understanding of cloud computing concepts, scalability, and solution architecture, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
. Containerization (Docker) & Orchestration (Kubernetes): Experience deploying and managing applications using Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
. CI/CD Pipelines: Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines to streamline the integration and deployment tasks using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
. System Design: Proven experience with designing and building middle-size applications with around 5k daily active users.
. Concurrency Tools: Experience of handling high concurrency using multi-process, multithreading or actor model.
. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Secondary / Desired Skills
. Model LLM Interface: Experience of using LangChain package to interact with GenAI model API.
. Full-Stack Development: Full-stack development experience is a bonus
. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, or Next.js.
. Specific Industry/Domain Knowledge: Specific industry/domain knowledge relevant to helathcare will be preferable.
Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.