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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Platform Architect - **Company:** SunRay Enterprise Inc - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Encodings, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Github, Interoperability, Machine Learning, Microsoft Visio, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ea43a827-7da0-41bc-8657-355d66335e88 ## About the Role * Bachelor''s degree Computer Science or related field required. * 8+ years of experience a Software development or engineering roles required * Demonstrable experience in delivering Generative AI applications to production in a customer-facing or enterprise environment required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviours Required: * Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks in the rapidly evolving field of AI * Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform Vertex AI, including its generative AI models (e.g., Gemini) and Vertex AI Studio * Deep understanding and practical experience in designing and building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures * Experience with DevOps tooling (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD for machine learning (MLOps) * Experience with diagramming tools (e.g. Visio) * Strong Experience in cloud native, deploying within cloud environments, serverless development and/or container-based solutions * Knowledge of the Model Context Protocol and its application in enabling LLMs to interact with external tools and data preferred * Familiarity with Agentic AI concepts and frameworks (e.g., LangChain) for building autonomous and multi-agent systems preferred * Experience interfacing with or working within CRM, ERP, eCommerce, or EMR/EHR solutions and common integration patterns * Strong Understanding of agile methodology and software development lifecycles preferred * Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing. * Ability to lead community events with a focus on software development or delivery * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills * Ability to sit for long periods of time ## Description 1. Production GenAI experience 2. Vertex AI / Gemini expertise 3. hands-on RAG architecture 4. vector/embedding pipelines * Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions on the Google Cloud Platform, with a strong focus on the Vertex AI suite. * Architect and build sophisticated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to ground large language models in HCA''s proprietary and domain-specific data, ensuring response accuracy and relevance * Design and implement efficient data pipelines for preparing, processing, and embedding data for use in Vector Stores like Vertex AI Vector Search * Develop and apply innovative data grounding strategies and design the necessary data structures to connect LLMs with real-world, real-time information sources * Spearhead the exploration and implementation of Agentic AI concepts to create autonomous systems capable of complex reasoning and task execution. * Champion and integrate the Model Context Protocol to standardize communication between LLMs and external tools, enhancing system capabilities and interoperability. * Promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives. * Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., business stakeholders, product owners, project managers, and end users) to understand functional and non-functional requirements for AI systems. * Lead investigations and solution proposals for complex development and design problems in the AI domain. * Guide team members in the scope of work estimation and forecasting for AI-related projects. * Perform proof-of-concept and proof-of-technology tasks to secure buy-in from cohorts and stakeholders for new AI initiatives. * Collaborate with team members to successfully execute development initiatives using Agile practices and principles. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Should we build Generative AI into our existing software?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1129-should-we-build-generative-ai-into-our-existing-software) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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