Lead Generative AI Engineer

Apex Systems; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Generative AI Engineer in Columbus, OH on-site to design and build multi-agent orchestration platforms and AI-powered automation.

You will lead enterprise-grade web applications using Python, Java, JS/TS, React, Next.js, and Tailwind, focusing on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise web development and 2+ years with Generative AI, with compensation at $69-$72 per hour on W2.

Qualifications

• 7+ years creating enterprise web apps.
• 2+ years building Generative AI applications.
• Experience with OpenAI agent frameworks and LangChain.
• Design of agent-based workflows and automation.
• Experience with scalable, secure enterprise apps.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance multi-agent AI orchestration platform and automation frameworks.
• Develop enterprise-grade full-stack applications supporting AI-powered experiences.
• Design and implement Generative AI solutions using modern agent frameworks.
• Partner with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver innovative AI capabilities.
• Drive technical excellence, scalability, security, and performance across solutions.
• Rapidly prototype and deploy AI solutions that improve productivity and efficiency.
• Consult on and analyze complex, multi-faceted, larger-scale software engineering challenges.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex situations requiring a solid understanding of function, policies, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Full-Stack Web

Generative AI

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Tailwind

Bootstrap

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

OpenAI Agent Frameworks

CI/CD

Cloud-Native

Job description

Contract Length: 12 Months

Note: We are not able to consider C2C or third-party submissions

Job# 3053700

Job Description

Job Title : Lead Generative AI Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $69/hr - $72/hr on W2

Role Overview

Join a team building the future of enterprise AI. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design and develop multi-agent orchestration platforms, intelligent automation solutions, and enable AI solutions that streamline workflows and accelerate delivery. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, Generative AI, and automation to create scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact. This role involves consulting on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance multi-agent AI orchestration platform and automation frameworks.
• Develop enterprise-grade full-stack applications supporting AI-powered experiences.
• Design and implement Generative AI solutions using modern agent frameworks.
• Partner with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver innovative AI capabilities.
• Drive technical excellence, scalability, security, and performance across solutions.
• Rapidly prototype and deploy AI solutions that improve productivity and efficiency.
• Consult on and analyze complex, multi-faceted, larger-scale software engineering challenges.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex situations requiring a solid understanding of function, policies, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Full-Stack Development

• 7+ years of experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Strong experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind, and Bootstrap.

Generative AI Engineering

• 2+ years of hands on experience building Generative AI applications.
• Experience with OpenAI Agent Frameworks, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
• Experience designing agent-based workflows, automation, and AI-powered solutions.

Enterprise Application Development

• 5+ years designing and building scalable, secure, high-performance enterprise applications.

General Experience

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver results with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with public cloud platforms and AI solution deployment.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, and enterprise integration patterns.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.