Senior Programmer Analyst

Senior Programmer Analyst

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Duration: 12 Months (possibility of extension)

Job Summary:

• Must list on CV the years of experience and last use of the below – if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information.

High Level Project Overview:

• Candidate will be involved in AI related research and development activities. This includes working closely with IT architects, ITBA Product teams, IT Infrastructure Operations, and Cyber Intelligence and Security teams to evaluate new tools and technologies, develop proof of value (POV) solutions, and implement AI solutions within client's private cloud environment.
• Provides technical consulting and/or leadership on complex projects.
• Serves as technical expert in one or more areas of applications systems analysis and programming.
• Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs.
• Works companywide in multi-platform environments, on multi-project assignments.
• Acts as a project work team or group leader.
• Guides and advises less experienced Programmer Analysts.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Generative AI solutions from a functional, technical, and risk standpoint.
• Development and implementation of Gen AI solutions to solve complex business problems and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with architects to design, code, test, and deploy modular and scalable AI architectures.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of AI solutions by following coding best practices and performing thorough testing and validation.
• Lead and mentor less experienced programmers on complex projects.
• Stay current with industry advancements and continuously seek opportunities to improve AI capabilities within the organization.
• Responsible for building effective working relationships, making sound decisions, successfully making changes, initiating action and achieving results as a trusted advisor.

Required Education:

• Bachelor - Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics

Specific Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience in large data center projects and/or AI companies

Required Proven Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in GenAI or AI/ML application development.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps deploying Cloud hosted solutions.
• Experience in developing Generative AI applications including RAG architecture, and model fine-tuning; experience with Agentic AI is a plus.
• Full Stack Development.
• Experience in scrum methodology and devsec ops.

Top Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in .NET, React, Angular, Python, and SQL development.
• Advanced proficiency in working with SQL Server and Oracle databases and experience working with NoSQL databases.
• Advanced proficiency in developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Technical expertise in all aspects of application systems analysis and programming, with proven capability in creating detailed design documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Experience in deploying AI solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience in adapting to and applying rapidly changing technology to business needs.
• Good understanding of IT security best practices by applying depth and breadth of expertise in multiple related disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple, competing projects/priorities while achieving targeted completion results.
• Ability to maintain technical proficiency via self or formal training.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project, Visio) and SharePoint.

Soft Skill Requirements:

• Proven ability to collaborate with employees at all levels and to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams towards a common goal.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust.
• Good self-starter who has ability to operate independently and demonstrates complete ownership over assigned objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Interview Process Overview:

• Teams – Camera On