Senior AI Engineer

Job Title: Senior AI Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite Required) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $70.23/hr (W2) Job ID: 399737 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI agent design, LLM integration, Python engineering, Teradata, and cloud-native architectures and a proven ability to deliver production-grade agentic workflows that automate document ingestion, orchestrate tasks, and improve operational efficiency across risk, finance, and governance. Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-grade AI agent solutions using existing LLM platforms without building foundational models. Build scalable workflows for document ingestion, RAG, tool integration, and output validation. Develop production-ready Python services and APIs embedded in engineering and product delivery workflows. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate solution design and delivery. Define measurable outcomes, including efficiency gains, cost reduction, and adoption metrics. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business problems into pragmatic AI solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5-8+ years in software engineering, AI solution engineering, or applied data workflows. Proven experience building AI agents or agentic workflows with existing LLMs, including task orchestration, tool use, memory, and workflow chaining. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling such as GitHub Copilot or Copilot Studio. Strong understanding of RAG patterns, document ingestion, and unstructured data processing. Experience designing end-to-end AI workflows, including prompting, retrieval, tool integration, and output validation. Proficiency in prompt engineering, grounding, and guardrails for reliability and control. Strong Python engineering skills and experience delivering production-grade services and APIs. Experience with cloud-native architectures and enterprise integration. Ability to define and measure outcomes and adoption metrics. Strong stakeholder engagement and translation of business needs into AI solutions. Proficiency with Teradata and Python. Preferred Skills: Experience designing multi-agent or orchestrated agent systems for enterprise workflows. Experience building interactive copilots or embedded AI assistants within engineering or operational tools. Familiarity with agent evaluation, human-in-the-loop validation, and iterative improvement loops. Experience applying AI to workflow automation and service delivery transformation. Knowledge of Responsible AI, governance, and enterprise risk considerations. Track record of driving AI adoption in product-centric, outcome-driven environments. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.