Software Engineers - AI / Agentic AI Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking Software Engineers - AI / Agentic AI Engineer.Responsibilities:* Build and support scalable, production-ready software and AI-enabled applications* Develop solutions using Python and/or Java, SQL, APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies* Design and implement Generative AI applications, including LLM-based solutions, RAG, embeddings, and vector search* Create AI agents and automated workflows that integrate with enterprise applications, databases, APIs, and developer tools* Apply prompt engineering, context management, tool calling, orchestration, and validation techniques* Optimize applications and data services for performance, reliability, security, and scalability* Implement automated testing, CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and operational support practices* Partner with architecture, data, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver enterprise solutions* Use AI-assisted development tools throughout requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentationRequirements* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience* Experience building and supporting cloud-based, distributed, and data-intensive applications* Hands-on experience developing solutions with Generative AI and large language models* Experience designing AI agents, including tool calling, orchestration, memory/context handling, and error recovery* Experience with AWS, Snowflake, Spark, Kubernetes/OpenShift, or similar enterprise technologies is beneficial* Practical experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude or Kiro* Strong development skills in Python and/or Java with advanced SQL knowledge* Knowledge of RAG, embeddings, vector databases/search, prompt engineering, and LLM integrations* Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and containers* Understanding of AI security, governance, observability, DevSecOps, and production support practices* Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skillsJob TypeContractCompensation64 - $70