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# Python/AI Engineer

- **Company:** SGA Inc.
- **Location:** Rutherford, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $188,406.0 - $226,096.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Distributed Data Store, Apache Hadoop, High-Level Architecture, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, MySQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Pyspark, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/python-ai-engineer-rutherford-nj--d69b65de-9b72-4ba2-a230-cae175db78c8

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Production Systems, Risk Management, Data Analysis, * Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience in STEM

 * PhD or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
 * 5+ years of industry experience as a data scientist, specializing in ML Modeling, Ranking, Recommendations, or Personalization systems.
 * 5+ years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems for training, inference, monitoring, and iteration.
 * Strong background of ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques.
 * Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages.
 * Proficiency with tools and LLMs.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

PreferredSkills:

 * Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects.
 * Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL).
 * Background in financial business-like banking, risk management.
 * Should be familiar with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling

## Description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Python/AI Engineer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Rutherford, NJ., * Establishing and implementing new or revised applications and programs in the Technology team.

 * Responsible for data extraction and data analysis from structured and unstructured sources. You will develop systems to clean results to build predictive and prescriptive models and implement them in a production environment by partnering with technology and business partners. You will have to address complex problems involving financial data with specific focus on credit risk management. You will have to have open and adaptive mindset to learn new and advanced models in LLM and GenAI and bring in innovative solutions to complex business problems.
 * Develop plans and coordinate with teams for all analytical efforts.
 * Manage deliverables in a agile environment and maintain clear communication with all model stakeholders.
 * Present status, issues, and analytical findings to various audience groups like business, technology management, risk review, model governance, etc.
 * Data modelling and cleaning from internal and external sources.
 * Build predictive and prescriptive models by manipulating and cleaning results.
 * Develop, manage, and deploy analytical solutions using Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Large Language Models (LLMs) to production systems using technology SDLC process.
 * Implement features through the ML lifecycle (Development, Testing, Training, Production, Monitoring/Evaluation) to ensure scalability and reliability.