Applications Developer

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Job description

Applications Developer 3

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Applications Developer for a contract position in Redmond, WA
The opportunity will be ten months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: Goals and objectives - Looking to accelerate AI research and the development of use cases that can complement human ingenuity by increasing the availability of industry-scale foundation models by engaging with the research community within the client and outside the client
Through this program, we hope to re-imagine AI learning and research using foundation models while also exploring new use cases that can complement human ingenuity through diversified academic expertise
About the role - We are seeking an enthusiastic software engineer with deep knowledge of the client's Azure, AI tools and services, and data engineering best practices
The role involves a combination of participating in solution architecture discussions and hands-on software development, testing, and deployment.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Design scalable, reliable, and optimized Client infrastructure on Azure using best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, researchers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and develop AI-powered solutions
• Organize and manage ADO code repositories, branches, pull requests, issues, and workflows for code versioning, collaboration, and quality assurance
• Familiarity with modern LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Llama, and open-source large language models (LLMs) to create innovative applications
• Implement platform capabilities to support MLOps for foundation models, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, testing, monitoring, and feedback
• Ensure the security and compliance of deployed models, following regulatory guidelines, data privacy, and ethical considerations
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate AI methodologies, results, and recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize across varying workstreams
• Ensure appropriate systems development and development processes are utilized

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years with client's technologies required
• Azure Ecosystem and AI/Client 3 years (tool experience - can develop prototypes/demos)
• Experience in a similar fast-paced role 5+ years
• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• A computer science degree or related field is required
• Azure certification is great to have, but not required
  Hands-on experience is the most important
• Disqualifiers: If someone does not have exposure to Azure or hands-on experience
• Azure (developing pipelines / full stack development / knows UI/backend experience) - 5+ YOE (extra note: - Azure Ecosystem and AI/Client 3 years (tool experience - can develop prototypes/demos)
• Programming skills (Python, Javascript) - 5+ YOE
• Familiarity with the AI services and data engineering aspect of that - 5+ YOE
• Best vs
  Average:
  • Someone who can ramp up quickly
  • Prior client experience would be very beneficial IF that experience involves hands-on Azure technology experience
  • Someone with relevant experience would be more aligned
  • Someone who understands API, system, Azure, etc.
  • Previous experience in the same field is key
  • Familiarity with work they want to accomplish (solving problems oriented)
• Performance Indicators:
  • This resource will go through planning and expected resolutions
    This person will successfully create pipelines and move to deployment - this will be measured involving deadlines/quality of work / results-oriented goals.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement
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