Part-Time Full-Stack AI Engineer for Data Analytics Platform

Volanno; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Volanno is seeking a part-time Full Stack AI Engineer (approximately a maximum of 20 hours per week working Monday-Friday) to help build and improve DataTalk, our conversational analytics platform. DataTalk allows users to ask questions in plain language and receive answers, tables, and visualizations grounded in their data.

Requirements include 1-2 years of professional software development, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and ability to work under guidance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to complete defined development tasks with guidance from the lead developer.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies.
• Clear communication and reliable follow-through within an agreed part-time schedule.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to meet applicable federal client background investigation and Public Trust requirements, if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Help develop features across DataTalk's React frontend, Python/FastAPI backend, PostgreSQL database, and AI components.
• Improve natural-language query handling, retrieval, and the accuracy of answers and visualizations.
• Assist with customer onboarding workflows, data connectors, and data ingestion.
• Support security improvements, including authentication, access controls, customer data isolation, and query safeguards.
• Troubleshoot bugs, improve performance, and maintain automated tests and AI evaluations.
• Collaborate with the lead developer and project manager to scope assignments, review code, document changes, and deliver updates.
• Help resolve pilot customer issues and incorporate feedback into product improvements.

Skills

React

HTML/CSS

API integrations

FastAPI

LLM API

Secure coding

Git

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

Job description

Volanno is seeking a part-time Full Stack AI Engineer (approximately a maximum of 20 hours per week working Monday-Friday) to help build and improve DataTalk, our conversational analytics platform. DataTalk allows users to ask questions in plain language and receive answers, tables, and visualizations grounded in their data.

Requirements include 1-2 years of professional software development, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and ability to work under guidance.