AI Engineer

Echelon Services; Clayton, San Antonio, New Windsor, Herndon (OH, TX, MD, VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Services LLC is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Go, Python, and other modern languages. You will build AI-driven solutions, prototype MVPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.

Applicants should have a 4-year degree and hands-on DevOps experience with CI/CD, cloud-native development, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker). Experience with OpenAI and ML frameworks is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, and at least one additional modern language (Java, C#, or Rust).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and automation tools (e.g., IBM UFT, PowerAutomate).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native development and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with OpenAI
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Go, Python, and other modern languages.
• Build and integrate AI-driven solutions, including prompt engineering and automation workflows.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on new ideas to deliver minimum viable products (MVPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement technical solutions.
• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Go

Python

OpenAI

CI/CD

DevOps

Distributed systems

Microservices

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

IBM UFT

PowerAutomate

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: OH 1 Remote - Clayton, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $125000.00 - $150000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Professional Services, Echelon Services LLC is a Native Hawaiian-owned 8(a) small business delivering innovative IT, cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to federal and commercial clients. Our team thrives on solving complex problems and creating scalable, mission-driven solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Go, Python, and other modern languages.
• Build and integrate AI-driven solutions, including prompt engineering and automation workflows.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on new ideas to deliver minimum viable products (MVPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement technical solutions.
• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications: Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, and at least one additional modern language (Java, C#, or Rust).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and automation tools (e.g., IBM UFT, PowerAutomate).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native development and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with OpenAI
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation
• Knowledge of AI operations and MLOps practices for deploying and maintaining machine learning models.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and basic cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience in federal, defense, or highly regulated environments a plus.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Developer, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer).

Echelon Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.