Machine Learning Engineer - Information Technology - Analysts

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Machine Learning Engineer

Position type:
Full time, Contract

Duration: 6 months

Location:

Richmond VA

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will:

• Design and implement agentic AI systems capable of planning, tool use, memory, and multi-step reasoning
• Build and deploy AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio
• Develop RAG pipelines integrating structured and unstructured enterprise data
• Implement and optimize vector databases for semantic search and long-term agent memory
• Orchestrate LLM-based agents using frameworks such as Lang Chain (or equivalent)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or applied ML
• Strong proficiency in Python for ML and backend development
• Hands-on experience building LLM-based applications
• Experience with vector databases (e.g., Azure AI Search, Pinecone, etc.)
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services and enterprise-grade deployments

• Direct experience with Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio
• Experience integrating AI agents into enterprise workflows or SaaS platforms
• Experience moving AI solutions from prototype to production

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

Pay Range*: $70 - $75 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal &  protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & Hire Genics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at  and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees…