Generative AI Engineer with Python

Akkodis is seeking a GenAI Engineer with Python for a Contract (W2) with a client in Plano TX/Charlotte, NC/Jersey City, NJ/Kennesaw, GA - Hybrid - (3 days onsite in a week) . Ideally, we are looking for candidates with a strong background in AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs, Microsoft copilot/ AI foundry/ Copilot studio, LangGraph, Python, HTML, CSS, API and Rest

Pay Range: $68 -$70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Summary

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications at the company.
• Collaborate with teams in other departments to identify and prioritize requirements.
• Develop best practices for the company and participate in code reviews with the team and other stakeholders.
• Conduct technical analysis to arrive at solutions and create technological artefacts in response to production issues.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrable experience in Python development. Additional Java is also a plus
• Strong knowledge of Python languages and web API development frameworks like Spring, rest APIs, and RESTEASY
• Working knowledge of database technologies (Redis and Oracle). Vector database is a plus, Linux OS and Windows.
• Microsoft copilot, AI foundry, copilot studio and Azure is a BIG plus.
• Demonstrable expertise in various technical areas, including programming, network administration, and software installation and configuration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with organizational capabilities.
• Experience with IT project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Familiarity with AI technologies (RAG and LLMs are a big plus). Our application is Python/Java but using LLM to deliver value.
• Understand Model development with Generative AI such as GPT, Llamaindex, langchain etc
• Openshift container experience is a plus.

Desired Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Java Certified Professional (OCP).
• Knowledge of container or cloud computing technologies (Red Hat openshift container platform, Azure).
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies (Agile or Scrum).
• Experience with CI/CD DevOps practices and tools (Git, Jenkins, and Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with good teamwork capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings does not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers