AI Engineer | Contract (6 Months)

We are seeking an experienced AI & Cloud Engineer to join an advanced R&D team on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in building and scaling AI-driven platforms and services, with a strong focus on cloud-native development, public APIs, and industrial-scale AI deployment. Key Responsibilities • Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure. • Develop secure, well-documented public APIs and SDKs for both internal and external developer use. • Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning data pipelines, orchestration, and service APIs. • Implement robust security controls to safeguard sensitive data and ensure secure access to AI services. • Participate in design and code reviews, contributing to high engineering standards. • Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. • Support AI solutions across model deployment, training, and tooling development. AI & Cloud Expertise • Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and balancing performance, cost, and capability. • Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and tool calling. • Familiarity with AI interoperability standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A). • Strong knowledge of ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning). • Awareness of AI ethics and regulations (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and commitment to responsible AI practices. • Proficient with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and able to apply prompt engineering in development workflows. • Experience with orchestration frameworks like AI Foundry or Semantic Kernel. • Knowledge of automated testing and evaluation of AI outputs is a plus. • Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Core Skills & Qualifications • 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years focused on AI/ML systems or platforms. • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and PaaS services (e.g., Azure Functions, AKS, API Management). • Strong background in RESTful API design, versioning, testing, and lifecycle management. • Proven ability to secure APIs and manage authentication/authorization practices. • Strong problem-solving and solution design skills for complex technical challenges. • Experience working in Agile, globally distributed R&D teams. • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and technical knowledge-sharing. Why This Role? This is a chance to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies within a global-scale R&D environment. You’ll be contributing to projects that push the boundaries of AI deployment, industrial intelligence, and sustainable digital transformation. If you are a senior engineer looking for an impactful contract role where AI meets large-scale cloud engineering, we’d like to hear from you.