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Lead AI Engineer (Agentic AI) - NC, TX

Apex Systems
12 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Software Engineer 4 / Lead AI Engineer (Agentic AI)

Client: Financial Services Location: Raleigh, NC / Charlotte, NC (CIC) / Irving, TX – Hybrid (3 days onsite mandatory) Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension or conversion) Pay Rate: $69 - $74 Top Requirements:

5–10 years of Software Engineering experience with strong Python development (2+ years) Hands-on experience with Generative AI frameworks (LangChain, ADK, agent-based architectures) Strong understanding of SDLC and ability to design, build, and deploy scalable applications Plusses:

Experience with MLOps / LLMOps and deploying AI models in production Experience with multi-cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, OpenShift) Background in DevOps (CI/CD, infrastructure as code) Financial services or regulated industry experience Cybersecurity awareness and safe AI development practices Job Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel. Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Design and develop generative AI applications leveraging LLMs and enterprise data Build agent-based AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Agent Development Kit (ADK) Develop Python-based services and applications supporting AI initiatives Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and intelligent workflows Collaborate with architects and engineers to align with enterprise technology strategies Support cloud-native development and application deployment across Azure, GCP, and OpenShift Contribute to MLOps/LLMOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, and scaling Identify and resolve technical issues across development, build, and deployment pipelines Participate in peer code reviews and enforce engineering best practices Build prototypes and demos of AI solutions for internal business stakeholders Work in Agile development environments with version control and branching strategies Ensure security, scalability, and compliance of AI-enabled applications Influence technical roadmaps and contribute to innovation initiatives across the organization