Artificial Intelligence Developer I

Akkodis is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Developer I for a Contract job with a client in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business and technical teams to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications utilizing Microsoft Azure AI technologies, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Power Platform, and Anthropic Claude solutions to solve real-world business challenges., * Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-powered applications, automation workflows, and machine learning solutions using Python and Microsoft Azure technologies.

• Develop and implement generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and AI-assisted software development solutions to support business objectives.
• Build and integrate solutions utilizing Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Anthropic Claude models, and related AI platforms.
• Develop Python-based applications, scripts, APIs, and data processing pipelines while leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Support prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, Copilot-based solutions, and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define AI use cases, and translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Participate in solution design sessions, workshops, testing activities, demonstrations, and stakeholder reviews.
• Document experiments, models, technical designs, deployment procedures, testing activities, and operational support requirements.
• Create reusable AI frameworks, templates, standards, and best practices to support enterprise AI development initiatives.
• Present project updates, technical findings, proof-of-concepts, and business value outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences., The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Recent graduate within the past two years or expected graduate prior to employment start date.
• Experience using Python for software development, automation, machine learning, AI, data analytics, or related technical projects through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, or professional experience.
• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including supervised learning, model training, evaluation techniques, and deployment concepts.
• Knowledge of software development principles, APIs, cloud computing concepts, and modern development practices., * Experience working with Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Microsoft Power Platform, or related cloud-based AI technologies.
• Experience developing AI, machine learning, automation, analytics, or data-driven applications.
• Knowledge of SQL, Git, REST APIs, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Exposure to Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, or Power Platform solutions.
• Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and generative AI concepts.
• Experience building full-stack applications, cloud-native solutions, or AI-enabled software products.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Cloud Technologies are considered a plus.

Rate Range: $98/hour to $100/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors., Pay Details: $98.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled