AI Solutions Engineer

Description:

Location: Hybrid

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Work Authorization Sponsorship (H1B Visa): This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Job Overview:

Cogent People seeks a skilled and motivated AI Solutions Engineer to implement cutting-edge AI technologies on a major healthcare program for the federal government.

An ideal candidate is a software developer with hands-on experience developing enterprise cloud solutions using Python, Java, and AI frameworks, and works collaboratively in a large team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI-based analytics systems for a major mission-critical program
• Regularly evaluate and propose solutions using new and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders for system integrations and feature development
• Conduct analysis, debugging, and optimization of programs to ensure optimal performance and functionality
• Perform formal unit testing and provide necessary support to integration and regression testers
• Develop technical documentation and participate in code reviews
• Stay current with tools and trends in software development, AWS services, and DevSecOps practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on AI solutions development experience:
• Implementation of AI functionality – RAG, MCP, Agentic AI
• Familiarity with ML concepts, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras)
• Data handling (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) and pipelines supporting AI/ML
• Hands-on experience developing large-scale software applications using Java and Python, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Flask
• 3+ years of experience with AWS Serverless services such as Lambda, SageMaker, Bedrock
• Experience with relational and non-relation databases and understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Proven knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• AWS certification
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., federal government, healthcare)

Why Cogent People

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.

401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

EEO Employer: Cogent People is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.