AI Platform Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an experienced AI Platform Ops Engineer in Englewood, CO.Summary:The AI Platform Ops Engineer will help build, automate, and support a modern enterprise AI platform running on Databricks and AWS. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevOps who is passionate about enabling scalable AI and machine learning solutions.You will be responsible for maintaining a secure, reliable, and highly automated platform while partnering with engineering teams to support analytics, machine learning, and AI workloads.Responsibilities:* Administer and optimize Databricks workspaces in a production environment* Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform deployments* Implement and manage Unity Catalog governance, data classifications, and access controls* Support AI platform integrations, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) frameworks and authentication* Monitor platform health, troubleshoot production issues, and improve reliability* Enforce cluster policies and contribute to platform cost optimization initiatives* Create automation and self-service tools using Python and Bash scripting* Document platform standards and mentor junior engineers on best practicesRequirements* Must have 3+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Operations, or a related field* Must have 3+ years of hands-on Databricks administration in a production environment* Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools* Strong experience with AWS services, including IAM, S3, and VPC* Proficiency with Python and/or Bash scripting for automation* Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines* Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and access controls within modern data platforms* Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skillsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with Unity Catalog administration* Familiarity with Databricks Asset Bundles* Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure, LLM platforms, or AI agent frameworks (MCP)* Experience supporting enterprise or highly regulated environmentsJob TypeContractCompensation50 - $65