Ai Engineer

TEKsystems; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Engineer – Artificial Intelligence to design and build impactful AI/ML solutions for Information Security & Governance.

You will translate complex business needs into production-ready AI apps and collaborate across Security, Risk, and Data teams. The role requires 8+ years of hands-on AI/ML experience, strong Python skills, and expertise with PyTorch/TensorFlow, LLMs, and MLOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 8+ years designing and implementing large-scale AI/ML systems.
• Hands-on AI/ML, GenAI, or data-driven app development experience.
• Strong Python with PyTorch/TensorFlow/scikit-learn knowledge.
• Familiarity with LLMs, NLP, embeddings, RAG, prompt engineering, AI apps.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen).
• Exposure to APIs, cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, vector databases, and software best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI/ML and GenAI-powered solutions using Python, LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Translate business and risk requirements into scalable AI applications.
• Develop and improve NLP, classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and predictive models.
• Support model lifecycle activities: experimentation, evaluation, versioning, deployment, monitoring, documentation.
• Contribute to cloud-native ML pipelines and AI deployment using MLOps, APIs, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Security, Risk, Engineering, Governance, and Data teams to deliver secure, reliable AI solutions.
• Stay current with trends in ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, MLOps, and responsible AI.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

GenAI

LangChain

Prompt engineering

Agentic AI

API development

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Sr. Engineer – Artificial Intelligence to help design and build impactful, intelligent, and secure AI solutions for Information Security & Governance and Control. We are seeking a technically strong AI professional with hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Agentic AI, Generative AI, and AI system development—someone who can translate business needs into scalable, production-ready AI applications and contribute to solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI/ML and GenAI-powered solutions using Python, LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Translate business, Information Security, Governance, and Technology Risk requirements into scalable AI applications.
• Develop, test, and improve models for NLP, classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Support model lifecycle activities including experimentation, evaluation, versioning, deployment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Contribute to cloud-native ML pipelines and AI application deployment using MLOps, APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools.
• Collaborate with Security, Risk, Engineering, Governance, and Data teams to deliver secure, reliable, and responsible AI solutions.
• Stay current with emerging trends in Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps, and responsible AI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing large scale engineering solutions and AI/ML systems.
• Hands-on experience developing AI/ML, GenAI, or data-driven applications.
• Strong Python programming skills and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of LLMs, NLP, embeddings, RAG, prompt engineering, and AI application development.
• Experinec with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar tools.
• Exposure to APIs, cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, vector databases, and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to understand business needs, solve technical problems, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Exposure to MLOps/data tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, Argo Workflows, Kafka, Spark, or NiFi.

Hands-on experience or working knowledge of the following tools, frameworks, and technologies:

• Languages: Python
• Frameworks & Libraries: Flask, FastAPI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
• AI & GenAI: LangChain, Hugging Face, AutoGen
• MLOps & Orchestration: Kubeflow, Argo Workflows, MLflow, Triton Inference Server
• Data Platforms: Kafka, Spark, NiFi, SQL/NoSQL, pgVector, Milvus
• Cloud & Containers: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker
• Observability: Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kibana
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, XL Release

Skills

Python, Artificial intelligence, Test automation

Top Skills Details

Python,Artificial intelligence,Test automation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

excellent communication skills

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.