AI Model Developer

ECS; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS in Fairfax, VA is looking for an AI Model Developer to engage in hybrid remote/onsite work. You will design and train machine learning models and develop high throughput APIs for AI applications.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in AI/ML. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML development and full-stack application building.
• Strong proficiency in Python including libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine learning and deep learning models using Python.
• Deploy custom models to production environments using MLOps practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to ensure project success.

Skills

Python

AI/ML development

Full-stack development

Data visualization tools

Statistics

Microservices architecture

Mathematics

Education

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

Master’s degree (desired)

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)

Job description

Position Overview

Everforth ECS is seeking an AI Model Developer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with a minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or our Ashburn, VA customer site. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• AI/ML Model Development
  • Design, build, fine tune, and train machine learning and deep learning models using Python.
  • Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model optimization.
  • Evaluate models using domain appropriate metrics and improve performance iteratively.
  • Deploy custom models to production environments (cloud/on prem) using MLOps best practices.
• Full-Stack Development
  • Develop high throughput, event‑driven microservices (RESTful APIs, GraphQL) for application backends and MCP servers to serve AI models.
  • Build responsive and user-friendly front‑end interfaces for AI‑powered applications.
  • Integrate AI models into web and mobile applications.
  • Ensure scalability, security, and performance of deployed solutions.
• Collaboration & Documentation
  • Work closely with data scientists, developers, frontend developers, and product managers.
  • Document model architectures, APIs, and deployment processes.
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field.
• US Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML development and full‑stack application building.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Transformers).
• Full Stack: Experience with backend frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Databases: Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• DevOps & Deployment: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Version Control: Proficiency with GitHub workflows.
• Mathematics & AI Concepts: Strong understanding of statistics, linear algebra, and machine learning algorithms.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Plotly, D3.js).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Prior experience in AI product development from concept to deployment.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field.
• Active SECRET clearance.

Desired Development Tech Stack

• Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn
• Backend: FastAPI, Flask, Django
• Frontend: React.js, Next.js
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Cloud: AWS Bedrock, GCP AI Platform, Azure ML
• Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions

Salary Range

$125,000-150,000

EEO Statement

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.