"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment". Job Title: AI Developer Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: $52/Hr on W2 Job Description: Responsibilities: • Design AI systems to enable both human-in-the-loop scenarios and fully autonomous operations. • Develop and orchestrate tool-augmented AI agents at scale using standard industry tooling. • Build AI-driven processes and infrastructure to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and root cause analysis. • Evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of agentic AI systems within enterprise environments. • Work closely with development and testing teams for AI advocacy • Be onsite for collaborations, demos, and other work. Minimum Qualifications: • 8+ years professional experience working with Python to build and maintain scalable applications and frameworks. • Demonstrated track record of developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML systems. • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented Python code. • Strong verbal and written communication, with experience leading technical training sessions or demos. Preferred Qualifications: • BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field. • Experience with AI coding assistants such as Cursor or GitHub Copilot. • Experience evaluating generative AI models and agentic, RAG-based systems. • Experience with distributed or LLM tracing using observability platforms such as Datadog. • Experience working with AI tooling and AI agent frameworks such as Langchain and Langgraph. • Experience with testing frameworks such as Pytest. • Understanding all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). • In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.