Contractor job AI Engineer

AI Engineer

Overview:



Design, build, and deploy scalable and production-ready AI systems and frameworks, focusing on generative AI solutions. Collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product specialists to deliver high-impact results.



Responsibilities



* Design and develop reusable, production-ready Python components for AI applications.

* Translate experimental and proof-of-concept Python code into robust, production-ready applications for seamless integration with engineering and product teams.

* Write high-quality, well-documented, and testable Python code, ensuring rigorous quality control before handover.

* Maintain comprehensive documentation to support seamless team operations.

* Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team (data scientists, software engineers, Tax & Legal domain experts).

Your professional experience



Essential:

* Expert-level Python programming skills; strong advocate for PEP8 compliance, clean code, unit testing, and version control (Git, Unix, pytest).

* Proven experience integrating Python applications with cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure.

* Deep expertise in deploying and scaling generative AI solutions within Azure, including proficiency with databases, Prompt Flow, virtual machines, and Azure Foundry.

* Working knowledge of C#, .NET, Docker, and Kubernetes.

* Ability to research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge AI frameworks (e.g., MCP).



Desirable:

* Experience with end-to-end deployment of GenAI orchestration and associated services.

* Experience creating, monitoring, and troubleshooting APIs.

* Knowledge of traceability, auditability, and observability best practices.

* Knowledge of Responsible AI practices


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