Urgently Hiring Fastapi Developer Jobs in Illinois

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• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Name:- AI Lead Architect
 
·                 Client and the Project we are hiring for:- Molex
·                 Replacement or a new role:- New 
·                 If Replacement then of who:- NA 
·                 Project Manager:- TBD 
·                 Duration of Project:- 
·                 Interview panelist:  
·                 Level 1 :- Randhir & Twinkle
·                 Level 2:- Abraham
·                 Level 2:- Vivek 
·                 Reporting Manager:-  
·                 Team Members if the incumbent will be responsible to manage:- 
·                 FTE/CONTRACT:- FTE
·                 Location:- Onshore 
 
Job Description- 
 
We are seeking a skilled and experienced AI Lead with a strong background in AI development, Azure services, and OpenAI technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, with hands-on experience deploying scalable AI applications on Azure. This role will lead the design, development, and optimization of AI-powered chatbots and solutions for enterprise environments.
Years of experience :- 12 + Years 
 
Roles and Responsiblities :- 
 
·       Lead the design and deployment of RAG-based AI chatbots leveraging Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, and vector databases.
·       Architect and develop APIs using Python (FastAPI), integrating OpenAI, Azure AI Services, and external systems.
·       Deliver scalable AI applications using Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and Cognitive Services.
·       Create rapid prototypes and Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) with full technical documentation.
·       Continuously monitor and optimize AI workloads for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI components into enterprise applications.
·       Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews within the AI development team.
Qualifications & Skills:- 
 
·       8–10 years of overall software development experience with 2–3 years working on OpenAI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
·       Proficiency in Salesforce and Einstein
·       Proficiency in Python and FastAPI (mandatory); C# is a plus.
·       Extensive hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Bot Services, and Azure Machine Learning.
·       Knowledge of vector databases like Pinecone, FAISS, or Weaviate.
·       Experience with Azure SQL, CosmosDB, and scalable backend architecture.
·       Familiarity with LangChain, LLamaIndex, and Microsoft Semantic Kernel (preferred).
·       Solid grasp of DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.
·       Strong understanding of secure API integration (OAuth, JWT).
·       Experience with Salesforce and Agentforce integrations.
·       Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical AI solutions and communicate clearly with stakeholders. 

Flexible work from home options available.