AI Engineer

EM Key Solutions Inc; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Key Solutions Inc. is seeking an AI Engineer to support the VA Office of Information Technology, leading the design, development, and deployment of AI, Generative AI, ML, and intelligent automation to enhance enterprise software engineering, testing, DevSecOps, and IT operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-value AI opportunities, develop PoCs, and deliver secure, scalable production-ready AI solutions aligned with VA AI governance and Trustworthy AI

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering overall.
• 2+ years building AI/ML/Generative AI solutions.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI or OpenAI APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered applications using LLMs, Generative AI, and ML.
• Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and RAG solutions for software engineering and testing.
• Develop intelligent automation for test case generation and analytics.
• Integrate AI into enterprise apps, APIs, Azure services, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Evaluate emerging AI tech and rapidly develop PoCs.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to implement AI solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with VA cybersecurity, privacy, and Trustworthy AI rules.

Skills

Python

Azure OpenAI

OpenAI APIs

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

RAG

AI Agents

FastAPI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Vector Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science/AI

Tools

Azure OpenAI

OpenAI APIs

LangChain

LangGraph

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

RAG

AI Agents

FastAPI

Azure AI Studio

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Git

REST APIs

Vector Databases

Job description

AI Engineer

Remote, USA; potential for minimal ad hoc travel

EMKS is seeking an AI Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). This position will lead the design, development, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and intelligent automation solutions that enhance enterprise software engineering, testing, DevSecOps, and IT operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify high‑value AI opportunities, develop proof‑of‑concepts, and deliver secure, scalable, production‑ready AI solutions aligned with VA AI governance and Trustworthy AI principles.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI‑powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Machine Learning.
• Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve software engineering, testing, documentation, and operational workflows.
• Develop intelligent automation solutions for test case generation, defect analysis, knowledge management, predictive analytics, and process optimization.
• Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications, APIs, Azure cloud services, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to identify and implement innovative AI solutions.
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with VA cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and Trustworthy AI requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in overall software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI solutions.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar LLM platforms.
• Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or comparable AI frameworks.
• Experience building Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) applications and AI Agents.
• Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud‑native development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other Federal agencies.
• Experience with healthcare IT, EHRM, VistA, Oracle Health Millennium, FHIR, or HL7.
• Experience with Azure AI Studio, Azure Machine Learning, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework, Responsible AI, and Federal AI governance.

Education/Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Python • Azure OpenAI • OpenAI APIs • LangChain • LangGraph • LlamaIndex • Semantic Kernel • RAG • AI Agents • Machine Learning • FastAPI • Azure AI Studio • Azure DevOps • Docker • Kubernetes • SQL • Git • REST APIs • Vector Databases

Clearance

• S. Citizenship is required as is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening (Public Trust) requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EMKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

EM Key Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call Human Resources at (727)-292-1521. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

E-Verify

As a Federal Contractor, we are required to use E-Verify to validate employees' ability to work legally in the United States.

EEO is the Law

The law requires EM Key Solutions to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination

EM Key Solutions will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

Legal Notices

For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: State and Federal Labor Notices