Senior Software Engineer, AI at bdo consulting

Job description

Job Summary: The Senior AI Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven systems, with a focus on large language models. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and deliver AI solutions that enhance business operations. The engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing AI capabilities within the firm, ensuring solutions are innovative, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. This position also involves mentoring junior developers and contributing to the strategic direction of AI initiatives. Job Duties: • Leads the development and integration of AI-driven applications and systems • Research and evaluates AI technologies for potential implementation • Designs and maintains policy and documentation for the AI Engineering team, and for AI systems and processes • Clarifies design requirements for AI systems from the firm’s business owners • Devises strategic plan for resolving issues while keeping the firm’s systems operational • Educates professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues • Facilitates meetings to discuss project requirements • Acts as the technical lead on larger IT projects • Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers on AI best practices • Serves as the Secondary Support person for after-hours support, as needed • Integrates AI functionalities into existing systems to enhance user experience • Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution • Leads the follow-up from items stemming out of team meetings • Provides Level IV support for specific applications as needed • Develops and maintains best practices for AI development and deployment • Conducts code reviews to ensure quality and security in AI applications • Proactively monitors and supports existing AI applications and automations • Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: • High School diploma or GED, required • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred Experience: • Four (4) or more years of experience with developing applications / automations using various technologies, required • One (1) or more years of experience with cloud technologies, preferred • Experience with REST APIs and other APIs, preferred • Experience serving in a technical lead role on large IT projects, preferred • Advanced experience with software development methodologies, preferred • Experience with artificial intelligence / machine learning, preferred • Experience in other development languages, preferred License/Certifications: • Microsoft developer certifications, preferred • AI or machine learning certifications, preferred Software: Development Experience with two or more of the following, required: • Front-end Development (React, AngularJS,.NET MVC, or similar) • Backend Development (C#, NodeJS) • Web Design (HTML, CSS, SASS) • Database Server Experience (Azure SQL, Oracle, MySQL or similar) • SQL Development Experience (Queries, Functions, Stored Procedures) • NoSQL Experience (Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB, or similar) • Cloud Technologies (Azure) • Business Intelligence (ADF, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, or similar business intelligence technologies) • Experience with the following products, preferred: • Microsoft Azure • Experience using source control (Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar) • Microsoft Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code • Microsoft Entity Framework • HTTP Debug Tools Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills • Able to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details • Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment • Able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals • Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner • Communicates and interacts with all levels of employees and management • Able to interact and build relationships and consensus among people • Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the software development industry • Strong information technology architecture and design skills • Solid project management and leadership skills to effectively act as technical lead on large projects • Capacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards Keywords: AngularJS, React, .NET MVC, C#, Java, NodeJS, HTML, CSS, SASS, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, SQL, Queries, Functions, Stored Procedures, Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Azure, AWS, Business Intelligence, ADF, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, Mobile Development Experience, Xamarin, Swift, Objective-C, CI/CD Pipeline, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Gitlab Runners Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $110,000 - $140,000 Maryland Range: $110,000 - $140,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Requirements

Must-haves

Leads the development and integration of AI-driven applications and systems
Research and evaluates AI technologies for potential implementation
Designs and maintains policy and documentation for the AI Engineering team, and for AI systems and processes
Clarifies design requirements for AI systems from the firm’s business owners
Devises strategic plan for resolving issues while keeping the firm’s systems operational
Educates professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues
Facilitates meetings to discuss project requirements
Acts as the technical lead on larger IT projects
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers on AI best practices
Serves as the Secondary Support person for after-hours support, as needed
Integrates AI functionalities into existing systems to enhance user experience
Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution
Leads the follow-up from items stemming out of team meetings
Provides Level IV support for specific applications as needed

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred
One (1) or more years of experience with cloud technologies, preferred
Experience with REST APIs and other APIs, preferred
Experience serving in a technical lead role on large IT projects, preferred
Advanced experience with software development methodologies, preferred
Experience with artificial intelligence / machine learning, preferred
Experience in other development languages, preferred
Microsoft developer certifications, preferred
AI or machine learning certifications, preferred
Experience with the following products, preferred: • Microsoft Azure

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