AI / Python Developer

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking an AI / Python Developer for a hybrid role with a Major Financial Institution. The position is a 3+ month contract opportunity focused on migrating and refactoring an enterprise-grade RAG platform on Azure AI Services. The core task involves re-platforming the current Semantic Kernel orchestration layer to the Microsoft Agent Framework. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in this specific migration, rebuilding the orchestration layer using Python/Django while preserving existing API contracts and deploying the solution on OpenShift.

Requirements

Hands-on experience refactoring Semantic Kernel plugins, planners, function calling, and memory to Microsoft Agent Framework agents/workflows
Strong proficiency in Python / Django
Experience with Azure AI Services / RAG, including Azure AI Search (hybrid retrieval, semantic ranking) and Azure OpenAI (inference + embeddings)
Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool/connector integration
Experience with OpenShift / containerization for deploying microservices
Familiarity with Observability & Evaluation tools like Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry instrumentation
Proficiency with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with Redis Enterprise for caching/session state
Knowledge of Azure APIM for gateway and rate limiting

Responsibilities

Refactor the platform's orchestration layer from Semantic Kernel to the Microsoft Agent Framework
Rebuild the orchestration layer using Python and Django without breaking existing API contracts, RBAC, and permissions
Re-platform SK Native Plugins, Function Calling, Prompt Templates, Memory/Chat History, and Planners/Agents onto the Agent Framework's model
Preserve retrieval, reranking, prompt assembly, and citation paths within the Azure AI Services/RAG environment
Deploy migrated microservices on OpenShift (OCP)
Implement observability and evaluation using Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry to confirm quality parity

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)