Application Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking an AI/ML Engineer for a hybrid position (3 days per week onsite) with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable AI and Machine Learning solutions that drive business value. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on AI engineer with strong software development skills and experience in Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and MLOps, with the ability to deliver production‑ready AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy ML models for prediction, recommendation, forecasting, and anomaly detection
• Develop Generative AI solutions using LLMs and implement RAG architectures leveraging vector databases and enterprise knowledge sources
• Build and maintain MLOps pipelines for model training, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Develop APIs and microservices to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications
• Collaborate with business, data, and engineering teams to translate requirements into AI-driven solutions
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, responsible AI, and model risk management standards
• Mentor team members and contribute to AI/ML best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, Data Science, or Software Engineering
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with SQL
• Hands‑on experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and production ML deployments
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistics, data processing, and software development best practices

Desired skills

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs (GPT, Llama, Claude), Prompt Engineering, and RAG
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, and MLOps platforms
• Experience with vector databases (e.g., Redis Vector DB), large-scale data processing (e.g., Spark), and other data technologies (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB)
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services
• Knowledge of Java or JavaScript
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Git and Terraform

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid‑market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.