AI Software Developer

Skill; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 66,124 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

Skill is seeking an experienced AI/ML software engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled applications, focusing on Generative AI and RAG workflows in a financial services context.

You will build robust APIs, implement secure and observable services, collaborate with product owners, and drive responsible AI practices while delivering scalable solutions for millions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, DS, or related field.
• 3-6 years of software development experience.
• 2+ years building AI/ML or Generative AI apps.
• Strong programming in Python, Java, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Experience developing REST APIs and distributed services.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled applications and services.
• Build and integrate Generative AI solutions utilizing large language models (LLMs).
• Develop AI agents, workflows, prompts, tools, and orchestration frameworks.
• Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search solutions.
• Build robust APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Evaluate and optimize AI model performance, cost, and latency.
• Develop automated testing, monitoring, and observability solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Implement responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance controls.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices.
• Provide support for AI applications in production.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

TypeScript/JavaScript

REST APIs

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Run

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $47.82-53.13 Hourly

Employment type: W-2

Start Date: ASAP

Partner with Aquent to join a leading organization at the forefront of financial services innovation. This company is dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through advanced technology, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that shape the future of finance. You will be part of a mission‑driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a tangible impact on millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI‑enabled applications and services, ensuring high quality and reliability.
• Build and integrate Generative AI solutions utilizing large language models (LLMs) to create innovative features.
• Develop sophisticated AI agents, workflows, prompts, tools, and orchestration frameworks.
• Implement retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and knowledge retrieval solutions to enhance information access.
• Build robust APIs, microservices, and backend services to support complex AI workloads.
• Evaluate, benchmark, and optimize AI model performance, quality, cost, and latency for peak efficiency.
• Develop automated testing, monitoring, and observability solutions for AI applications, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and business stakeholders, translating requirements into impactful technical solutions.
• Implement responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance controls within AI solutions, upholding ethical standards.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, coding standards, and engineering best practices, shaping our technical direction.
• Provide essential support for AI applications in production, participating in troubleshooting and incident resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience building AI/ML or Generative AI applications.
• Strong programming skills in one or more of: Python, Java, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Experience developing REST APIs and distributed services.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, testing, CI/CD, security, and observability.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, or Gemini.
• Experience building AI agents, integrations, tool calling frameworks, or multi‑agent workflows.
• Experience with RAG architectures and vector databases.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or Cloud Run.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Employment Notice

This position is available on a W‑2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp‑to‑Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment‑based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.