Gen AI Developer (Python or Java with SQL) - NC, NJ, TX

Job#: 3027524

Job Description

Architect & AI Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC Iselin, NJ and Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate - $69.00/hr to $74.00/hr

Role Overview

In this contingent resource assignment, the Software Engineer will consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. The role involves reviewing and analyzing multi-faceted, long-term engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. The engineer will contribute to resolving complex situations while ensuring alignment with function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, and will strategically collaborate with client personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Define target architectures, reference designs, and long-term roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews and drive cross-domain integrations.
• Translate business needs into well-scoped, secure, and reliable system designs (capacity, reliability, security, cost) and deliver them as production systems in Python/Java on OCP/Kubernetes.
• Build and deliver LLM-powered features using Gemini and GPT, including prompting, function/tool calling, and RAG.
• Design and implement evaluation frameworks for AI solutions, covering golden sets, offline/online tests, guardrails, and cost/latency/quality SLIs.
• Construct agent workflows utilizing LangChain and Google AIDK/Vertex AI agents.
• Embed security controls (secrets, policies, SBOMs, supply chain checks) and model risk/AI safety controls into pipelines and runtime environments.
• Decompose ambiguous problems, run spikes, present options with trade-offs, and drive decisions that balance speed, safety, and cost.
• Establish and continuously improve end-to-end SDLC processes, including branching, code review quality, test strategy, and release management.
• Define SLOs/SLIs, instrument services with OpenTelemetry/Prometheus, and champion SRE practices for operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, or education.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical architecture experience, including defining target architectures, reference designs, and cross-domain integrations.
• System design and delivery experience in Python/Java on OCP/Kubernetes.
• AI/LLM solutioning experience with technologies such as Gemini, GPT, and RAG, including prompting and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience building with agentic frameworks like LangChain and Google AIDK/Vertex AI agents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with security and compliance by design, including SBOMs, supply chain checks, secrets, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve ambiguity through spikes, trade-off analysis, and driving decisions.
• Experience with end-to-end SDLC ownership, including branching, versioning, test strategy, and release management.
• Familiarity with operational excellence practices such as defining SLOs/SLIs, using OpenTelemetry/Prometheus, and applying SRE principles.
• Experience with incident readiness and post-incident learning processes.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $69.00/hr and $74.00/hr. This is a 12-month contract assignment with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and budget alignment.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.