Senior Python/AWS Engineer at Kforce Inc in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Python/AWS Engineer in Hartford, CT.

Summary:
The Generative AI team is comprised of a multiple cross-functional group that works in unison and ensures a sound move from our research activities to scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with our cloud, security, infrastructure, enterprise architecture and data science team to conceive and execute essential functionalities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build fault-tolerant infrastructure to support the Generative AI Ref architecture (RAG, Summarization, Agent etc.)


• Ensure code is delivered without vulnerabilities by enforcing engineering practices, code scanning, etc.


• Build and maintain IAC (terraform/Cloud Formation), CICD (Jenkins) scripts, Code Pipeline, uDeploy, & GitHub Actions


• Partner with our shared service teams like Architecture, Cloud, Security, etc. to design and implement platform solutions


• Collaborate with the DS team to develop a self-service internal developer Generative AI platform


• Design and build the Data ingestion pipeline for Finetuning LLM Models


• Create templates (Architecture As Code) implementing Ref architecture application's topology


• Build a feedback system using HITL for Supervised finetuning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a technical field


• At least 8 years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing


• 8+ years building and shipping software and/or platform infrastructure solutions for enterprises


• 4+ years of experience with AWS cloud


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Automated Testing, Automated Deployments, Agile methodologies, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing tools


• Experience with building scalable serverless application (real-time/batch) on AWS stack (Lambda + step function)


• Experience with data engineering, ETL technology, and conversation UX is a plus


• Experience with HPCs, vector embedding, and Hybrid/Semantic search technologies


• Experience with AWS OpenSearch, Step/Lambda Functions, SageMaker, API Gateways, ECS/Docker is a plus


• Extensive programming experience with Python, Java


• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks like Langchain, LlamaIndex, etc.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Automated Testing, Automated Deployments, Agile methodologies, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing tools


• Knowledge of distributed NoSQL database systems


• Foundational understanding of Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning


• Proficiency in customization techniques across various stages of the RAG pipeline, including model fine-tuning, retrieval re-ranking, and hierarchical navigable small-world graph (HNSW) is a plus


• Strong proficiency in embeddings, ANN/KNN, vector stores, database optimization, & performance tuning


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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