Lead AI Engineer; Agentic AI - NC, TX

Position: Lead AI Engineer (Agentic AI) - NC, TX
Job#: 3036539

Job Description:

Client:
Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title:

Software Engineer 4 / Lead AI Engineer (Agentic AI)

Location:

Raleigh, NC / Charlotte, NC (CIC) / Irving, TX - Hybrid (3 days onsite mandatory)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension or conversion)

Pay Rate: $69 - $74

Top Requirements:

* 5-10 years of Software Engineering experience with strong Python development (2+ years)

* Hands-on experience with Generative AI frameworks (Lang Chain, ADK, agent-based architectures)

* Strong understanding of SDLC and ability to design, build, and deploy scalable applications

Plusses:

* Experience with MLOps / LLMOps and deploying AI models in production

* Experience with multi-cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Open Shift)

* Background in Dev Ops (CI/CD, infrastructure as code)

* Financial services or regulated industry experience

* Cybersecurity awareness and safe AI development practices

Job Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, you may:
Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.

Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

* Design and develop generative AI applications leveraging LLMs and enterprise data

* Build agent-based AI solutions using frameworks such as Lang Chain and Agent Development Kit (ADK)

* Develop Python-based services and applications supporting AI initiatives

* Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and intelligent workflows

* Collaborate with architects and engineers to align with enterprise technology strategies

* Support cloud-native development and application deployment across Azure, GCP, and Open Shift

* Contribute to MLOps/LLMOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, and scaling

* Identify and resolve technical issues across development, build, and deployment pipelines

* Participate in peer code reviews and enforce engineering best practices

* Build prototypes and demos of AI solutions for internal business stakeholders

* Work in Agile development environments with version control and branching strategies

* Ensure security, scalability, and compliance of AI-enabled applications

* Influence technical roadmaps and contribute to innovation initiatives across the organization

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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. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company…