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Model Context Protocol Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Test Automation Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$44.25 - $58.50/hr

Model Context Protocol (MCP) * BDD Frameworks * TestNG * TestX * Java * API Automation experience * Git and CI/CD knowledge Responsibilities * Design and develop automated test frameworks using ...

Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI agent architectures. * Experience with Python for AI integration is a plus. * Exposure to LLM observability, AI security, and Responsible AI practices.

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Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$49 - $53/hr

Develop agent-based solutions using modern AI frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GraphRAG, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). * Create and maintain streaming and batch data pipelines ...

Agentic Software Engineer II

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Use and improve Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations and internal agentic workflows that connect AI agents to our tools and services. * Measure what you build: Define success metrics and ...

Senior Agentic Software Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

Design Model Context Protocol integrations that connect AI agents to internal tools, data, and platform services across the development lifecycle. * Lead distributed systems: Lead improvements to ...

Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Scottsdale, AZ ยท Remote

$123K - $162K/yr

Design Model Context Protocol integrations that connect AI agents to internal tools, data, and platform services across the development lifecycle. * Lead distributed systems: Lead improvements to ...

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Mulesoft Developer

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$50.75 - $67.25/hr

Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), agentic integration patterns, and GenAI-assisted API development, testing, documentation, or code generation. * Experience with enterprise application ...

Design Model Context Protocol integrations that connect AI agents to internal tools, data, and platform services across the development lifecycle. * Lead distributed systems: Lead improvements to ...

Agentic Software Engineer 3

Scottsdale, AZ ยท Remote

$137K - $234K/yr

Build and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations that connect AI agents to internal tools, data sources, and platform services * Revitalize services and architectures that have outlasted ...

Agentic Software Engineer III

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Build and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations that link AI agents to internal tools, data sources, and platform services. * Scale the architecture: Contribute to the development and ...

Architect Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations connecting AI agents to internal tools, data sources, and platform services * Lead improvements to development and operations of an increasingly ...

AI Trainer - Remote

Phoenix, AZ ยท Remote

$80 - $120/hr

... Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase ...

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... Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase ...

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Agentic Software Engineer III

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$58 - $77.75/hr

Build and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations that link AI agents to internal tools, data sources, and platform services. * Scale the architecture: Contribute to the development and ...

... Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase ...

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Backend Developer - Remote

Phoenix, AZ ยท Remote

$80 - $120/hr

... Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. You will design reproducible environments, deterministic verification, and reference solutions for tasks such as bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase ...

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How much do model context protocol jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for model context protocol in Phoenix, AZ is $31.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $38.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Model Context Protocol vs Data Analyst?

AspectModel Context ProtocolData Analyst
Required CredentialsKnowledge of data modeling, API protocols, and software developmentBachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, software development, AI/ML projectsBusiness intelligence, reporting, data visualization
Industry UsageTech, AI, software developmentFinance, marketing, healthcare, business
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical protocols for AI modelsAnalyzing data for insights and decision-making

The Model Context Protocol focuses on technical data exchange and AI model integration, requiring programming and API knowledge. In contrast, Data Analysts interpret data to generate reports and insights, often working with business tools. Both roles involve data but serve different functions within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Model Context Protocol job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,783 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Lead Java Developer - AI & Full Stack Solutions

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$52.25 - $67.25/hr

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Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Lead Java Developer AI & Full Stack Solutions

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite / Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Java Developer with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, MCP), and Full Stack Development to design and build next-generation enterprise applications. In this role, you will lead the architecture, engineering, and deployment of resilient, AI-powered enterprise microservices and customer-facing web applications.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in Java core platform engineering, integration with modern AI architectures (Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, and Large Language Models), and modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Node.js).

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and architectural delivery of scalable, secure Java-based backend microservices integrated with advanced AI/LLM capabilities.

  • AI & LLM Integration: Design and implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, integrate MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers/tools, vector databases, and enterprise LLM orchestration framework (e.g., Spring AI, LangChain4j, Semantic Kernel).

  • Full Stack Execution: Oversee and contribute to full stack development-connecting modern frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular, or Vue.js) with AI-enhanced RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

  • Enterprise Security & Governance: Implement enterprise-grade security, data protection, privacy controls, and API governance suitable for large-scale financial and payment systems.

  • Engineering Best Practices: Drive code reviews, automated unit/integration testing, CI/CD pipeline automation, observability/monitoring, and performance tuning across the cloud stack (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure).

  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor software engineers, partner closely with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Product Managers, and Solution Architects to translate business requirements into technical reality.

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • Core Java Leadership: 8+ years of hands-on Java engineering experience (Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, Event-driven architecture with Kafka/RabbitMQ).

  • AI / GenAI Expertise: 2+ years of practical experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications:

    • Building RAG pipelines utilizing Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, pgvector, Qdrant).

    • Hands-on familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) standards, tools, and agentic workflows.

    • Integration with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Llama, Bedrock, Vertex AI) using Spring AI or LangChain4j.

  • Full Stack Development: Proficiency in frontend web technologies (React.js, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3) and backend API integrations.

  • Cloud & DevOps: Deep expertise in Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), and infrastructure-as-code.

  • Location: Based in or willing to work onsite/hybrid in Phoenix, AZ.