Sr. AI Engineer/Architect

Overview Meridian Softworks has an immediate need for a Sr. AI Engineer/Architect to support our US Government client. This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Eagan, MN. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. Responsibilities Design and develop scalable solutions utilizing AI tools and machine learning models. Conduct research, testing, and analysis to develop machine learning algorithms and predictive models. Leverage big data processing and storage technologies to create datasets, prototypes, and data-driven solutions. Perform model training, evaluation, integration, testing, tuning, and ongoing performance monitoring. Lead and/or develop project requirements from inception through completion for complex and highly complex programs, while providing strategic guidance, technical leadership, and expert consultation to program and project teams. Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability within large-scale enterprise IT environments. Troubleshoot software applications and technical implementations across complex enterprise ecosystems. Design, develop, and integrate APIs to support business and technical requirements. Query, manage, and analyze data using both SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Qualifications A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline is preferred. 20+ years of IT-related experience. Expertise in data acquisition, cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation using Python tools and techniques for building robust analysis on large scale data sets. Proficiency in practical application of Core Python Concepts. Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering. Proficiency utilizing multiple AI tools such as Python, Java, or R and machine learning frameworks like Spark, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn. Expertise in deploying Python applications in Cloud service production environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), potentially leveraging containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io. Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft software products. Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions. Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical team members. Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance. Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks. Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card). Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) Originally posted on Himalayas