AI Technical SME – Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Engaging in AI Solution Engineering: Conceptualize, create, and implement AI-driven solutions and prototypes within critical systems.

• Integrate AI into various workflows, including:

• Enhancing developer productivity (code generation, testing, refactoring).

• Automating operations (AIOps, anomaly detection).

• Providing data-driven insights and decision-making support.

• Construct and embed AI services within cloud-native (Azure) and hybrid architectures.

• Create reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference implementations.

• Design scalable, secure AI/ML solutions utilizing Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Data Services).

• Lead modernization initiatives for legacy and hybrid systems (ASP, VBScript, COBOL → cloud-native patterns).

• Serve as an AI coach and mentor for multiple engineering teams.

• Facilitate training sessions, hands-on workshops, office hours, and advisory meetings.

• Evaluate application portfolios to pinpoint AI integration opportunities, automation potential, and strategies for reducing technical debt.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Over 8 years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, or platform engineering.

• Practical knowledge in: Cloud platforms (preferably Azure), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and DevSecOps.

• Strong programming skills across various languages and frameworks.

• Experience in integrating or implementing AI/ML solutions within enterprise settings.

• Demonstrated ability to work with both modern and legacy systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of PTO inclusive of paid parental, military, and bereavement leave.

• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are designated as floating holidays.

• Health and Dental Insurance (with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan).

• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with premiums covered by the employer.

• 401(k) plan with a match that becomes 100% vested after two years of service.

• Flexible benefit plans including FSA/DFSA/HSA options.

• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefits.