Title: AI Lead Engineer (Strong hands-on experience with Java)Location: Leawood, KS (Hybrid)Job Type: ContractJob Description:-We are seeking an experienced AI Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI solutions. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, product thinking, and leadership skills to deliver impactful, production-grade AI systems aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities - Ownership & Product-Driven Delivery
- AI/ML Solution Development
- System Architecture & Engineering
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Required Skills & Qualifications - Strong programming experience in Java.
- Hands-on experience with LangChain or similar LLM frameworks.
- Expertise in Azure cloud services (or equivalent cloud platforms).
- Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
- Solid background in backend development and API design
- Experience deploying AI/ML models in production environments.
- Strong understanding of data pipelines, model lifecycle, and MLOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering
- Familiarity with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in leading technical teams or projects
Skill Set - Java, Python, Azure, Kafka