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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI-ML Engineer - **Company:** ANALYTICA - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Security, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Azure, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, DataOps, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Unstructured Data, Azure Data Factory, Pytorch, Apache Spark, Model Validation, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** http://analyticallc.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/78OfNBMM67 ## About the Role * Us Citizen with the ability to secure public trust clearance * 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments. * Strong proficiency in Python, including data analysis and ML libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow). * Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, model selection, training, validation, and evaluation techniques. * Experience working with Microsoft Azure services for data and AI workloads, such as * Azure Machine Learning * Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) * Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL and/or Spark) * Azure Data Factory * Working knowledge of MLOps concepts, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and model lifecycle management. * Experience collaborating in Agile development environments and using modern DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub). * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Desired / Preferred Experience: * Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate * Experience with Copilot Studio or AI agent development, including orchestration and integration with APIs and data sources. * Familiarity with feature stores, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns. * Exposure to event-driven or streaming architectures (e.g., Azure Event Hubs). * Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including fairness, explainability, model governance, and security considerations. * Experience working in regulated or mission-driven environments. * Azure certifications related to AI, data engineering, or cloud architecture. ## Description * Build, maintain, and optimize Azure-based data pipelines and workflows using Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Python, and SQL. * Support batch and near-real-time data ingestion, transformation, enrichment, and aggregation to deliver analytics- and reporting-ready datasets. * Implement data quality checks, schema management, and validation to ensure reliable, trusted, and well-documented data. * Build secure data pipelines, integrate structured/unstructured data, and support NLP/ML workloads. * Configure, monitor, and enhance enterprise AI capabilities across Azure and other approved platforms. * Ensure compliance with Federal architecture standards, EA guidelines, and security controls. * Produce architecture artifacts, test plans, security documentation, and operational runbooks per sprint requirements. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure reliable data operations. * Work within Agile teams, collaborating closely with senior engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver well-defined data requirements., To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process. * Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role. * Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points. 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