Entry-Level AI Developer

Company introduction We are seeking a motivated and innovative AI Developer I Contractor to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI-powered solutions. The contractor will work alongside internal AI engineers, software developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver intelligent applications, automation capabilities, and AI-driven business solutions that support strategic initiatives. Role summary / purpose The AI Developer 1 is an early-career engineer responsible for contributing to the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions under the guidance of senior team members. This role focuses on developing foundational technical skills by assisting with data preparation, feature engineering, model evaluation, and implementing algorithms using established frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python development skills, experience working with modern AI technologies, and the ability to quickly learn business processes while contributing to enterprise AI projects. Key responsibilities • Assist in the design, development, and deployment of solutions using AI. • Support data preparation, cleansing, transformation, and feature engineering activities. • Develop, test, and maintain AI-driven application features and machine learning models. • Build proof-of-concepts and production-ready solutions utilizing Generative AI, Agentic AI systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Prompt Engineering. • Implement algorithms using industry-standard AI and machine learning frameworks. • Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders. • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within AI solutions and supporting data pipelines. • Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices. • Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well-documented code. • Support AI model deployment, monitoring, tuning, and lifecycle management. • Assist in the integration of AI capabilities with enterprise applications and cloud platforms. • Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline. • 0 to 5 years of experience in software development, AI, machine learning, data science, or related technical roles. • Experience using source control systems such as Git. • Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI orchestration frameworks. Required skills • Strong proficiency in Python. • Understanding of data structures and algorithms. • Understanding of object-oriented programming. • Understanding of REST APIs. • Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies. • Familiarity with machine learning concepts, model development, and model evaluation techniques. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic Claude, LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, or AutoGen. • Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. • Knowledge of vector data…