Senior AI Engineer - Generative AI & Cloud Solutions-Hybrid

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Washington, DC, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$92,000.0 - $110,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Software Design Patterns Web Development Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Cloud Services Tensorflow Azure Data Lake
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Search Technologies Enterprise Search Azure Service Bus Data Logging Data Processing Google Cloud Microsoft Power Automate Azure Data Factory Pytorch Large Language Models Prompt Engineering Software Application Programming Caching Generative AI Information Technology Cosmos DB Virtual Agents Splunk GPT Api Management Serverless Computing Databricks

Job description

The Information and Technology Solutions unit is responsible for providing high-quality information and technology solutions to the organization. Within this unit, the Operations Products team focuses on leveraging advanced AI technologies to enhance operations and services. The AI Engineer will play a critical role in developing and implementing AI-powered solutions, including generative AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, to support various initiatives within the organization.

Scope of Work

The AI Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI solutions that address the needs of the organization. This includes working on projects that involve natural language processing, machine learning, generative AI, and other AI technologies. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to understand their requirements and deliver AI solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery., * Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud architectures for enterprise solutions leveraging LLM models from Google and OpenAI

  • Build applications with vector databases and LangChain and understand text embeddings
  • Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions that integrate LLM models to enhance search capabilities and user experience
  • Demonstrate experience in Azure technologies, including ASE, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and caching technologies
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and LLM model integration
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in cloud architecture and data handling, particularly when dealing with sensitive information processed by LLM models
  • Address performance and production issues, with extensive knowledge in logging and monitoring using tools such as Splunk and AppInsights
  • Possess sound technical knowledge and understanding of infrastructure design, including private and public cloud
  • Establish systems to supervise the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provide proactive maintenance
  • Participate in systems design, working within an established framework, and provide direction to a team of staff and contractors in their area of expertise
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and advancements in LLM models to continually improve enterprise search solutions
  • Exhibit strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and guide technical teams, and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Create detailed architectural documentation and design patterns, and possess knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements in a cloud environment, Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Requirements

  • A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
  • Experience with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Knowledge of natural language processing and generative AI models
  • Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, and building platform services
  • Experience in building solutions leveraging Agentic AI
  • Knowledge and experience with Google Cloud services, Azure technologies, and enterprise search applications

Professional Experience:

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in AI development and implementation
  • Experience in prompt engineering and AI governance
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud-native and hybrid web development projects

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Benefits & conditions

  • ️ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan and contributions

  • Long-term/Short-term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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