AI Developer I

Western & Southern Financial Group • Cincinnati, OH

14h

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking full-stack developer to join our GenAI development team and support the advancement of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based platform that supports a variety of knowledge tasks. This system is a cornerstone of our internal GenAI innovation efforts-designed to capture, store, and generate knowledge from a wide range of sources including documents, databases, web content, and data services. The ideal candidate will have some experience and/or strong academic background in building generative AI applications using APIs to large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI GPT, Llama, Gemma, and similar. Full-stack development is highly desirable, with exposure to front end and backend application code development, particularly in Python, SQL, and React. Deep familiarity with LLM prompting best practices is also expected. This role involves close collaboration with both technology and business stakeholders across diverse functions. A can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving are essential. We view the advancement of AI as critical to enhancing employee experience, improving productivity, and driving business growth across the enterprise.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience or strong academic exposure to AI, NLP, or ML systems - Required
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, Javascript (full stack) , or C# - Required
• Foundational knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and databases - Required
• Proficiency with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face - Required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment - Required
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills - Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Experience with front end development - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Building the components of RAG-based applications, end-to-end.
• Working in Agile methodology within cloud-based development environments such as Azure or AWS
• Curious mindset to stay current on rapidly changing landscape of LLM models and their surrounding APIs and frameworks
• Working with technology and business teams to understand business challenges and ways that Generative AI can assist
• Building and maintaining enterprise-grade automation with high security, performance, and resiliency
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level