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We are looking for Software Architect - Consultant - Artificial Intelligence (Min 2+yrs Exp) REMOTE (Webcam Interview)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIRECT CLIENT Position

Number of positions: 1

Length: 12Months +

Work Address: 4South Carolina Columbia 29210

Immediate Interviews Webcam

looking for a Software Architect - Consultant (Artificial Intelligence)

Work Location: Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required.

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Position Title: AI Contractor

Project Overview

The role will contribute to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes and feasibility assessments; evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models and services; and support statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors. The position will also assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks and implementing AI strategies that align with organizational goals, security requirements and statewide standards.

Scope of the project:

As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support the State's AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities inassessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization's

goals and objectives

2. Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.

3. Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.

4. Support the State's AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of

secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, 5.prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.

Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information

Technology Services as a leader

Required/Desired Skills

Required skills(Please ensure candidate's relevant experience is listed with appropriate

supporting documentation)

1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria
2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval- augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation
1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.
1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.

Preferred Skills

Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.

Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural

language processing, image classification and time-series data.

Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.

Required Education:

Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field

required; advanced degree preferred.

OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:

Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.

Advanced report writing ability.

Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.

Experience working on complex projects

Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)

Experience with Business workflow processes

Required / Desired

Amount of Experience

Years of Expe Years rience

Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field required.

Required

Years

1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria

Required

Years

2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms

Required

Years

2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.

Required

Years

1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Required

Years

1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.

Required

Years

1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.

Required

Years

1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.

Required

Years

Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.

Required

Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural language processing, image classification and time-series data.

Preferred

Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.

Preferred

Software Architect -Artificial Intelligence with Min 3yrs exp (Webcam Interview)(REMOTE_Local to South Carolina)

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