Python Engineer - LLM & Cloud / Charlotte / Hybrid

Python Engineer (Contract) Outstanding contract opportunity! A well‑known Financial Services Company is looking for a Python Engineer in Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; Chandler, AZ; or Minneapolis, MN (hybrid 3 days on‑site). Are you passionate about pioneering AI on cloud platforms? Join our innovative team to drive the integration, optimization, and deployment of advanced large language model (LLM) solutions across cloud infrastructure, powering intelligent applications at scale. Contract duration: 12+ months. Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Python programming. Experience with LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers. Hands‑on experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP. Deep understanding of deploying AI/ML models to cloud environments (containers, serverless, etc.). Solid grasp of cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and monitoring. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for ML workflow automation. Effective problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative team spirit. What You Will Be Doing Integrate large language models with cloud infrastructure for scalable deployment and inference. Optimize AI models for efficient resource use and high performance on cloud platforms. Develop RESTful APIs and backend services for LLM‑based solutions. Ensure robust security and compliance throughout LLM deployment and cloud access. Manage cloud resources, monitor system health, and implement cost‑control strategies. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to guide the development and deployment of LLM‑powered features. Maintain documentation and provide technical support for cloud‑integrated LLM solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr