AI​/ML Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a AI/ML Engineer for one of our client in Franklin, TN
. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: AI/ML Engineer

Location: Onsite at Franklin, TN

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Pay Rate: $40/hr

• Candidate should have 6+ years of hands‑on experience in backend development with Python and AWS‑based environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs with strong adherence to best practices and performance standards.
• Develop asynchronous applications using async/await for high‑performance and concurrent processing.
• Design and optimize Postgre
  
  SQL databases, including complex queries, indexing, and schema design.
• Implement and manage microservices‑based architectures ensuring scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, Glue).
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes (EKS).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab, or Git Hub Actions.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities using OpenAI APIs and Lang Chain or similar frameworks.
• Develop features like semantic search, embeddings, and LLM‑powered workflows.
• Work with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector) and graph databases (Neo4j).
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue or Apache Spark for data processing.
• Ensure performance optimization, data quality, and system observability across services.

Trident Consulting is an award‑winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high‑growth companies to deliver high‑quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract‑to‑hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard‑to‑fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.