AI/ML Engineer

Job#: 3038111 Job Description: AI/ML Engineer Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Payrate: $60-65/hr Role Overview We are seeking a skilled AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML systems. This role is centered on building next-generation agentic AI solutions powered by retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), leveraging modern orchestration frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python-based AI development and hands-on experience designing agent systems capable of reasoning, planning, tool usage, and executing complex multi-step workflows. This position involves primarily internal collaboration with cross-functional teams such as AI/ML engineers, UI developers, DevOps, and security/compliance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop production-grade Python APIs and services. • Deploy and operate containerized applications on OpenShift, configuring manifests, services, routes, and secrets. • Partner with AI/ML engineers to productionize model capabilities into usable backend services. • Integrate backend APIs with Angular-based front-end applications. • Remediate security vulnerabilities in Python libraries, container images, and OpenShift deployment configurations. • Design and implement advanced RAG pipelines using vector databases, embeddings, and knowledge graphs. • Develop agentic AI systems using LangGraph for dynamic task planning, tool orchestration, and multi-agent workflows. • Integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) for standardized context sharing and agent communication. • Design memory systems and contextual state management for agent continuity. • Implement evaluation pipelines, prompt engineering strategies, and guardrails to ensure performance, safety, and reliability. • Apply Model Risk Management (MRM) practices across the AI lifecycle, including model validation, explainability, and monitoring. Required Qualifications Primary Skill: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Secondary Skill: Python Tertiary Skill: Natural Language Processing Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. Experience: • Proven experience deploying LLM-powered production systems. • Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks, particularly LangGraph, and emerging standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP). • Strong experience designing and implementing advanced RAG architectures, including Graph RAG. • Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and LlamaIndex. • Hands-on experience with vector databases like FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, or Azure AI Search. • Strong understanding of LLMOps/MLOps, including CI/CD, observability, monitoring, and performance optimization. • Working knowledge of Model Risk Management (MRM) frameworks. • Experience with model evaluation, benchmarking, and explainability tools. Technical Skills: • Strong proficiency in Python programming, with experience building scalable AI/ML systems. • Proficiency with Python ML/AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn. • Deep understanding of agent orchestration patterns, including planning, reflection, tool usage, and multi-agent collaboration. • Familiarity with AI safety and alignment techniques, including guardrails and bias mitigation. • Proficiency with development tools such as GitHub, VS Code, and JIRA. • Knowledge of RedHat OpenShift. • Understanding of Natural Language Processing. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in an Agile development methodology. • Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Large Language Models (LLM). Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 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