AI Engineer Mid level

ELEVI Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 131.000 - 161.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Descripción de la vacante

ELEVI Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to support mission-driven AI applications. You will deliver end-to-end AI-enabled solutions, design and maintain full stack apps, and work across UI, backend services, and databases in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes TS/JS/ Python tech, containerized deployments with Docker/OpenShift, and strong communication with customers and stakeholders. Onsite in Washington, DC with TS/SCI clearance is required.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• 9+ years experience (or Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years).
• Proficiency with at least one generative AI framework (LangChain, haystack, LlamaIndex).
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and prompt management.
• Experience developing agentic AI solutions (MCP, tool development, context engineering, A2A).
• Strong React.js and TypeScript skills with API integration.
• Backend services and REST APIs using Node.js or Python.
• PostgreSQL proficiency including SQL, migrations, indexing, and optimization.
• Hands-on Docker experience.
• Clear communication translating business needs into technical requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Ideate, prototype, and deliver AI-enabled solutions aligned with stakeholders and existing environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain full stack apps using Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch.
• Apply Pydantic (Python) and Zod (TypeScript) for data validation.
• Build and maintain Docker images; deploy on OpenShift and troubleshoot deployments.
• Investigate and resolve production issues across UI, backend, database, and deployment.
• Collaborate with customers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and estimate effort.
• Participate in design reviews, implement automated tests, and maintain documentation.

Conocimientos

AI-enabled solutions

Prompt engineering

Stakeholder collaboration

Full stack development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Next.js

TypeScript

FastAPI

Python

PostgreSQL

OpenSearch

Pydantic

Zod

Docker

OpenShift

REST APIs

React.js

Node.js

Descripción del empleo

Support an IC customer with mission-driven AI applications by delivering end-to-end solutions and full stack systems.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, prototype, and deliver AI-enabled solutions aligned with stakeholders and existing application environments
• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch
• Apply Pydantic (Python) and Zod (TypeScript) for data validation
• Build and maintain Docker images, and deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications in OpenShift
• Investigate and resolve production issues across UI, backend services, database, and application deployment
• Partner with customers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and estimate implementation effort
• Participate in technical design and code reviews, implement automated tests, and maintain technical documentation

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
• 9+ years of experience (or a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience)
• Strong proficiency with at least one generative AI framework, including but not limited to LangChain, haystack by deepset, and LlamaIndex
• Strong proficiency in prompt engineering and prompt management
• Experience developing agentic AI solutions, including MCP, tool development, context engineering, and agent-to-agent (A2A) communication
• Strong proficiency in React.js and TypeScript, including functional components, hooks, reusable component design, and API integration
• Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs using Node.js or Python
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including relational data modeling, SQL, schema migrations, indexing, and query optimization
• Hands-on experience with Docker, including writing Dockerfiles, building images, and troubleshooting containers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business and customer needs into clear technical requirements

Technologies

• LangChain
• haystack by deepset
• LlamaIndex
• MCP
• React.js
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• Python
• Next.js
• FastAPI
• PostgreSQL
• OpenSearch
• Pydantic
• Zod
• Docker
• OpenShift
• REST APIs

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Financial
• Retirement
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits

Desired

• Experience with AWS products
• Experience with AI observability platforms such as Langfuse and LangSmith
• Experience developing with agentic AI coding harnesses such as Codex
• Experience with Next.js AI SDK and FastMCP
• Familiarity with software development within the Department of War
• Familiarity with Linux environments and Kubernetes concepts
• Experience improving application security, accessibility, performance, and reliability
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and coordinating with product, operations, and security teams

Compensation and Location

• Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
• Pay range: USD 130,640 - 160,700 per yearly