Senior Information Technology Specialist, Grade N28

About The Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $94,837.00 to $, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The position we are seeking is within the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS). The department strives to provide cost-effective, timely, and high-quality solutions and consultative services to all county departments. It is an exciting department to work with, as it utilizes the latest and most advanced technologies and provides innovative solutions for various departments.

The Office of Strategic Partnerships—LCGA is currently seeking an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and building middleware interfaces to interact with various systems and outside agencies using Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integrations with cloud-based and on-premises solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and logical skills.

• Developing and implementing AI solutions tailored to meet specific business requirements while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Leading efforts to create robust AI systems that effectively address customer needs and align with strategic business goals.
• Building ESB interfaces using the open-source tool Pentaho Kettle and using Azure Cloud services.
• Developing and deploying Mendix low-code solutions, which are deployed in a Private Cloud (Azure).
• Upholding stringent security protocols and ensuring compliance with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices and organizational policies.
• Thoroughly documenting methodologies, models, and results to ensure consistency, transparency, and ease of understanding for all stakeholders.
• Communicating insights, findings, and technical details clearly across teams to facilitate informed decision-making and promote a culture of shared knowledge.
• Leading modernization of county-wide enterprise systems using Azure services and secure integration patterns.
• Design intelligent workflows by integrating AI capabilities into existing systems, focusing on low-code/no-code approaches where applicable.

The role is critical for the organization to develop innovative solutions using cutting-edge AI technology and to provide support to various departments.

• Architect and modernization of solutions using cloud services:
  Develop and modernize the current Enterprise Service Architecture with Azure Cloud solutions designed to meet specific business needs while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Drive the Development of Scalable AI Capabilities:
  Lead efforts to create robust AI systems that effectively address customer needs while aligning with strategic business goals.
• End-to-End Model Lifecycle Management:
  Design, test, and deploy AI models, including LLMs, with a focus on creating reliable pipelines for both batch and real-time data processing.
• Integrate Cutting-Edge Technologies using Low Code Platform:
  Enhance/migrate existing applications that are developed using legacy technologies into the Low Code Platform using emerging low code technologies such as Mendix (Cloud Based Platform), Power Platform, etc.
• Foster Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
  Stay informed on the latest advancements in AI, driving ongoing improvements in methodologies and incorporating innovative practices throughout the organization.
• Assess the current system integrations and modernize them by utilizing the latest technological advancements:
  Conduct comprehensive evaluations of current systems to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with business goals, pinpointing optimization opportunities, and modernizing legacy applications with advanced solutions.
• Ensure Security and Compliance Standards:
  Uphold stringent security protocols and ensure adherence to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices, maintaining compliance with organizational policies.
• Maintain Comprehensive Documentation:
  Document methodologies, models, and results thoroughly, ensuring consistency,…