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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Systems Developer III - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Backend, Containerization, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a194640c-1fb6-445c-8719-69546a5ff841 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience * 4+ years of software development experience with strong Python expertise * Hands-on experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments * Experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, agent frameworks, and AI orchestration tools * Knowledge of APIs, microservices, SQL databases, cloud platforms, and container technologies * Familiarity with AI security, governance, and compliance best practices * Strong communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions * Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and support Preferred Skills: * Advanced experience with model fine-tuning, multi-agent architectures, ML operations, and cloud-native AI services * Industry certifications related to software development, cloud technologies, or artificial intelligence ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking an AI Systems Developer III in Denver, CO., We are seeking a senior-level AI Systems Developer to design, build, and support enterprise AI solutions that improve business processes and user experiences. 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