AI/ML Solutions Architect

Valiant Technologies LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Washington, DC is seeking an AI/ML Solutions Architect to design and implement cutting-edge AI and ML solutions. This technical leader will use modern software engineering practices and MLOps principles, ensuring secure model deployment on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Candidates must have advanced proficiency in Python, solid experience with key AI/ML libraries, and the ability to mentor team members, driving best practices and scaling AI/ML adoption in the organization. A commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python for machine learning.
• Extensive experience with AI/ML open-source libraries.
• Proven experience in deploying end-to-end AI/ML systems.
• Strong emphasis on MLOps principles and tools.
• Deep expertise in Generative AI solutions and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Strong knowledge of Databricks for development acceleration.
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML solutions for the client.
• Drive platform adoption using Databricks.
• Ensure secure deployment of models via cloud platforms.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML libraries (scikit-learn, PyTorch)

MLOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Generative AI solutions

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Databricks expertise

Data visualization

Systems Thinking

Communication skills

Job description

The AI/ML Solutions Architect will be instrumental in designing and implementing end-to-end artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for a key Randstad client in the DC area. This role requires an expert-level blend of advanced AI/ML model development (including Generative AI/LLMs, deep learning, and traditional ML), modern software engineering practices, and robust MLOps principles. The Architect will drive platform adoption using Databricks, ensure models are securely deployed via cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) using Docker/Kubernetes and FastAPI, and serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior team members, ultimately enabling self-service capabilities and accelerating the business adoption of scalable AI/ML solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python (specifically for machine learning) and extensive experience with core AI/ML open-source libraries, including scikit-learn, PyTorch, pandas, polars, NumPy, and seaborn.
• Proven experience designing and deploying end-to-end AI/ML systems, with a strong emphasis on MLOps principles and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
• Deep expertise in developing and optimizing Generative AI solutions using LLMs and foundation models, including hands‑on experience with fine‑tuning (e.g., LoRA) and performance optimization.
• Expertise in cloud platform deployment and infrastructure management on major cloud providers (AWS and/or Azure).
• Strong functional knowledge of Databricks for data processing, platform management, and accelerating AI/ML development.
• Experience in data processing, feature engineering, advanced visualization, and communicating complex insights effectively through storytelling.
• Demonstrated Systems Thinking approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to translate high‑level business goals into secure, scalable, and viable technical architectures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills, with a track record of driving best practices and team improvement.

VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.