Junior AI/ML Engineer

LIS is a leading Technology Company specializing in IT Consulting, Staffing and Enterprise Solutions. We offer a flexible and friendly work environment that enables career growth and opportunities.

Our organization is looking for an experienced Junior AI/ML Engineer for a (1-3) years contract position in Rosslyn, VA/Local Remote.

*Candidates must be either a US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident.*

*Candidates must have lived in the US for at least (5) years and can't have been outside the US in the last (5) years more than (6) months cumulative. This requirement is for the security clearance.*

1. Job Title: Junior AI/ML Engineer

2. Location: Rosslyn, VA/Local Remote

3. Job Duration: 1-3 years

4. Assignment Type: 1099, C2C

5. Pay Rate: Negotiable

6. Special Skills: 3+ years exp., bs/ba, AI, ML, azure, python, c++, java, agile, devops

We are seeking an AI/ML Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting a Federal Government customer in Rosslyn, VA. The candidate must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance – US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) and must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in last 5 years. Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years.

This position will allow for remote work throughout the US; however, it is preferred that the selected individual lives within driving distance of Arlington VA so that they are able to come into the office if needed.

*Position Description*
* Technical understanding of the current AI offerings within Azure and how to integrate those.
* services with existing or in-development solutions 
* Identify opportunities to leverage and integrate OpenAI/ML technologies and capabilities into
* Design, develop, evaluate, test, maintain, and monitor Azure AI/ML software programs and
* applications
* Deliver architectural design sessions, pilots/POCs leveraging Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI
* Services
* Support internal customers with Speech, Computer Vision, Text, Search, Azure Open AI so they
* can build their own AI products in the future.
* (bias, data privacy, etc.) when delivering or integrating technology or products that use or apply.
* AI/ML 
* Architect and develop solutions from non-technical business requirements.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with technical and non-technical
* team members.
* Develops and submits change requests and track work to completion.
* Produce process documentation in order to outline challenges, missteps and successes and
* refine processes going forward.
* Using modern approaches for product and services delivery in an iterative and Agile manner

*Position Requirements*
*Primary Requirements*
* Experience with Cognitive Services, Search and Azure Open AI models.
* Experience designing and implementing solutions in Azure.
* Attention to detail and creating clarity when dealing with ambiguity.
* Ability to work cross functionally in a constantly evolving and rapidly changing work.
* environment
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
* Strong knowledge of AI algorithms, techniques, and technologies.
* Proficiency in coding languages such as Python, C++, Java, etc.

Secondary Requirements
* Experience in an Agile environment working with tools such as MS DevOps
* Self-starter who can quickly acclimate to a dynamic environment.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing requirements.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* Experience working in a government context or with government customers.

*Experience*
* Five plus (3+) years of experience with data and analysis through use of predictive tools and
* automation
* Five plus (3+) years of experience in designing and developing AI software and system.
* integration experience

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience level:
* 3 years
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC area.
* Candidates must be either a US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident.

Experience:
* AI/ML: 3 years (Required)
* Azure: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Arlington, VA 20598: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person