Software Engineer

job summary:
Key High-Level Skills/Experience

Seasoned developer (10+ years) with advanced experience in Java/Python

Hands on AI experience developing LLM based applications

Orchestration using Langraph/Google ADK

MCP experience

Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead AI Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Google ADK to join our TCOO Organization and be part of the Wholesale Operations Technology (WOT) team. In this role as an AI engineer, you will develop and lead cutting edge artificial intelligence solutions using large language models, agentic frameworks, and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate would have experience in designing, developing, and deploying applications leveraging LLM models and systems, with a strong focus on Prompt Engineering, Fine Tuning, RAG implementation, and Agentic frameworks.

 
location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, deploy AI applications using LLM's, agent frameworks, and other related technologies
• Collaborate with enterprise teams to integrate LLM models with the existing WOT products and systems
• Develop and maintain large scale applications using Java, Python, OpenShift containers, and other relevant technologies
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, LLM, agentic frameworks and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop new ones
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to applications and models
• Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
• Lead, design, develop, test, and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, model drift, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies
• Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature
• Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Mentor junior software engineers and collaborate with other leads on the implementation of AI solutions

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 10+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of Python, Java, OpenShift containers, and other relevant technologies
• 3+ years of Hands‑on experience designing and deploying LLM‑based applications
• 3+ years of data engineering
• 3+ years of AI and ML concepts, including deep learning, natural language processing and computer vision
• 2+ years of Experience with SDLC and Agile tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Confluence etc.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence or a related field
• Strong experience with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) for building production‑grade AI agents
• Knowledge of Chatbots, Copilot, GPT-4 is preferred
• Advanced Prompt Engineering techniques (instruction design, few‑shot, structured outputs)
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) design and implementation (vector stores, embeddings, chunking strategies)
• Experience monitoring model behavior, drift, accuracy, and reliability in production system
• Context management, memory handling, and guardrails for safe enterprise usage
• Experience with other programming languages such as JavaScript and React
• Certification in AI, machine learning or a related field
• Excellent problem-solving skills come up with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong collaboration and communication skills come with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams

qualifications:
Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.