Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Eliassen Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Washington DC is seeking an AI Expert / Software Engineer to design and enhance applications using Generative AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background and hands-on experience with AI tools. This role offers competitive pay and significant growth opportunities in the field of AI.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI technologies.
• 2–3 years of experience implementing Generative AI solutions.
• 4–5 years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain applications generative applications.
• Implement advanced LLM technologies.
• Collaborate to improve AI software tools.

Skills

Experience with Agentic AI technologies

Proficiency with Gen AI tools

Strong software engineering background

Knowledge of NLP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Agentcore

Azure AI Studio

Python

React

Angular

Job description

This range is provided by Eliassen Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Eliassen Group's clients are driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies that transform industries. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Expert / Software Engineer to join our team. If you're passionate about Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications that generate code, pipelines, and web applications via prompt-based interfaces
• Experiment with and implement advanced LLM and Agentic AI technologies to enhance application capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate adoption of AI-driven software creation tools
• Ensure compliance with Duke Energy’s AI policies
• Stay current with advancements in Gen AI, LLMs, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing
• Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI technologies
• Familiarity with tools such as AWS Agentcore, Azure Foundry (Azure AI Studio), or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Gen AI tools such as Claude, OpenAI GPT, GitHub Copilot (non-exhaustive)
• Experience developing Gen AI applications within large organizations
• Strong software engineering background
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or 8 years of equivalent work experience
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience implementing Generative AI solutions
• 4–5 years of software engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in AI and machine learning
• Experience with Agentic AI technologies and applications
• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
• Passion for researching and staying up-to-date with Gen AI products and LLMs
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, and Angular
• Solid understanding of the AWS platform
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pretax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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