AI Engineer: Build Scalable, Cloud-Native AI Solutions

Echelon Services, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Services, LLC is seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable AI-driven systems across cloud-native environments. You will prototype MVPs, implement automation workflows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes performance, maintainability, and strong DevOps practices, with opportunities to work across federal and commercial projects.

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

AI/ML frameworks

DevOps / CI-CD

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenAI

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

IBM UFT

PowerAutomate

Job description

Echelon Services, LLC is seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable AI-driven systems across cloud-native environments. You will prototype MVPs, implement automation workflows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes performance, maintainability, and strong DevOps practices, with opportunities to work across federal and commercial projects.