AI Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is looking to bring on an AI Engineer for a contract role (potentially to hire) for a long-term engagement.

Key Tasks:
• AI Engineer will develop, test, and deploy Python-based Azure Function Apps
• Implement triggers (HTTP, Timer, Queue), bindings, and scaling options
• Implement error handling, logging, and connections to Azure services/APIs
• Configuration & management of Azure Load Balancer or Application Gateway with Function Apps
• Implementation of Function App auto-scaling based on load
• As an AI Engineer, you will design for high availability and fault tolerance
• YAML-based Azure DevOps Pipelines for Function App deployment
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates or terraform for infrastructure deployment

REQUIREMENTS:
• Understanding of load balancing concepts
• Understanding and application of CI/CD best practices
• Software Engineering: Understanding of CI/CD, design patterns, unit & integration testing
• Python Proficiency: Strong scripting and API integration skills
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git
• Microsoft-specific skills preferred but AWS or Google is fine if they can transfer the skills over

Nice-to-Have Skills:
• REST API knowledge (consumption)
• Docker (for local Function App development & testing)
• Basic Data Storage knowledge (Blob Storage, Cosmos DB)
• Azure Synapse Analytics (interaction with data warehouses)
• Azure RBAC & Service Principals (security & access control)
• Basic Networking knowledge
• Security Best Practices (Function Apps & Load Balancers)
• Azure Monitor (performance monitoring & alerting)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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