<p>Our client is seeking an AI Developer to design, build, and deploy production‑grade AI solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on integrating Azure‑based AI capabilities, developing machine learning workflows, and supporting teams as they adopt intelligent automation and advanced analytics. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Azure Machine Learning, LLMs, and real‑world model deployment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement AI/ML models using Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, and Cognitive Services.</li><li>Develop and maintain solutions such as chatbots, document intelligence pipelines, predictive analytics, and NLP workloads.</li><li>Partner with data engineers, analysts, and technical stakeholders to identify and evaluate opportunities for AI integration.</li><li>Deploy, monitor, and maintain models using Azure ML pipelines, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).</li><li>Ensure all AI solutions meet organizational standards related to security, compliance, performance, and governance.</li><li>Document models, workflows, APIs, and deployment processes for scalability and internal knowledge sharing.</li><li>Stay current with emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices relevant to enterprise environments.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field</li><li>3+ years of experience in AI/ML development, ideally within government or enterprise environments</li><li>Proficiency in Python, Azure AI tools, and ML frameworks like Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow</li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Data Lake</li><li>Strong grasp of data privacy, model governance, and AI ethics</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience with LLM customization, RAG pipelines, or fine-tuning models in Azure</li><li>Familiarity with Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric</li><li>Understanding of municipal operations, smart city technologies, or civic tech</li></ul><p><br></p>

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