Senior AI Engineer

Description
Overview
Architects and builds the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI agent development across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Develops production-grade agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, and observability solutions that enable teams to build, deploy, and monitor reliable AI agents at scale. Plays a key role in defining and implementing the next generation of SDLC through AI-first innovation and comprehensive instrumentation.
What We're Looking For
You demonstrate sharp product sense for high-impact automation opportunities, technical taste in implementation decisions, and the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs. You know when to apply AI agent solutions versus simpler approaches and can explain the "why" behind architectural choices.
You excel at 0-to-1 (and 1-to-100) product development, comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements emerge through experimentation and iteration rather than upfront specification.
Key Responsibilities
AI Agent Development & Automation
Develop production-grade AI agents that eliminate manual handoffs across the SDLC
Create custom integrations and CLI tools that give agents deep understanding of internal systems and codebases
Design comprehensive testing strategies to ensure agent reliability and output quality
Implement "Golden Path" scaffolding that embeds organizational standards into new projects
Build AI solutions that improve codebase navigation, documentation, and developer workflows
Identify workflow bottlenecks and deliver measurable impact through intelligent automation
Shape SDLC evolution by identifying AI-first opportunities and proving outcomes through experimentation
Agent Infrastructure & Platform
Architect and maintain production infrastructure supporting agent deployment, lifecycle management, and scaling
Develop agent frameworks, templates, and SDKs that accelerate agent development
Create governed Model Context Protocol (MCP) catalog enabling compliant agent-to-agent and agent-to-MCP communication
Implement governance controls for agent behavior, permissions, and system access
Observability & Performance Analytics
Design and implement metrics, monitoring, and logging infrastructure for AI agents and development workflows
Build dashboards that provide actionable insights into developer productivity, tool adoption, and agent performance
Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to quantify the impact of AI-powered automation
Create alerting and anomaly detection systems to ensure reliability of agents and tooling
Analyze telemetry data to identify optimization opportunities and guide strategic investment decisions
Collaboration & Impact
Partner across teams to drive adoption of AI-powered tooling and process transformation
Stay current with LLM technologies and coach colleagues on AI-assisted development and automation best practices
Rapidly prototype solutions to validate use cases and prove value quickly
Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports
Preferred Qualifications
5-7+ years of software engineering experience building production systems
Proven experience building agentic systems using LLM orchestration frameworks
Hands-on expertise with AI-powered development tools (code assistants, AI-enhanced editors)
5-7+ years of software engineering experience building production systems
Proven experience building agentic systems using LLM orchestration frameworks
Hands-on expertise with AI-powered development tools (code assistants, AI-enhanced editors)
Strong foundation in SDLC, system design, and internal tooling development
Experience with observability tools and practices including metrics collection, logging frameworks, and dashboard development
Full-stack technical proficiency:
Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot
CI/CD platforms and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Passion for transforming software development through AI innovation and data-driven decision making
Skills
Java, Automation, Javascript, aws, Agentic AI
Top Skills Details
Java,Automation,Javascript,aws, Agentic AI
Additional Skills & Qualifications
collaboration with various teams, leaders across the enterprise
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $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 Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.