Agentic AI Developer

DescriptionKforce has a client in Schaumburg, IL that is looking for an AI Engineer with a strong background in both Generative AI and traditional Machine Learning, with a proven ability to work on existing applications and develop new solutions. The AI Engineer will play a key role in migrating and enhancing AI-driven projects, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), and building intelligent agents. Responsibilities:* Develop, maintain, and enhance existing applications that utilize both Generative AI and traditional Machine Learning* Work extensively with Large Language Models (LLMs) to build and refine AI-powered features* Design, create, and deploy intelligent agents to automate and optimize processes* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications for AI engineering projects* Conduct experiments, implement new technologies, and contribute to the rapid evolution of our AI capabilities* Lead the migration of existing projects, including those with agents and LLMs, to our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment* Engage in full-stack development, with a focus on Python for backend services and React for frontend interfaces* Perform data analysis using SQL to query and manipulate data from MS SQL Server, MySQL, and other relational databasesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field* A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in an AI or Machine Learning engineering role. Experience with Python is a must* Demonstrated experience with concepts such as MCP, RAG, Semantic search, Generative AI, LLMs, and building agent-based systems; Ability to stay up to date with new and upcoming technologies around AI development (ex: Agentic RAG)* Strong proficiency in Python for backend development and machine learning* Solid experience with React for frontend development* Expertise in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as MS SQL Server and MySQL* Hands-on experience with GCP AI/ML services, including BigQuery, Google SQL and other technologies and APIs within GCP* Ability to quickly grasp new requirements, experiment with new technologies, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment* Experience in taking over existing AI/ML applications from other teams* Estimate at a high level cost of usage in GCP for applications hosted/deployed* Familiar with functional and non-functional testing of AI/ML applications and operationalizing it in productionJob TypeContractCompensation75 - $83