AI Software Architect
About The Position
PingWind is seeking an AI Software Architect to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, Maryland. The role focuses on AI and machine learning and contributes to the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products. The architect provides application and feature-development leadership, coordinates developers and database administrators, develops reusable code, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver software to stakeholders and users. The position provides technical direction and standards for AI/ML implementation; supports architecture, development, integration, and deployment of AI/ML capabilities; and contributes to application planning, ongoing maintenance, security, documentation, and continuous integration. The architect participates in Agile ceremonies, works with stakeholders on requirements and business process reengineering, reviews designs and code, and mentors developers. The position is onsite in Rockville, MD, may involve travel across the United States, and requires the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field; the posting also describes a bachelor’s degree as preferred in the overview.
- 10 years of relevant experience; the posting states that degrees may be substituted for years of experience, with 8 years of experience.
- Experience in artificial intelligence and machine-learning engineering.
- Experience with generative AI and large language models.
- Experience in AI solution architecture and systems engineering.
- Experience with AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring.
- Experience integrating and deploying AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge or experience relating to responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management.
- Experience implementing AI solutions.
- 10 years of full-lifecycle application-development lead experience.
- 10 years of experience using Agile/Lean methodologies, continuous deployment, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
- Experience in or knowledge of developing systems using cloud-native designs.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to present proposals clearly and compellingly to senior government officials.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, or others.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Knowledge of database systems and cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines.
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and standards for the team’s AI/ML implementation.
- Derive and update interface specifications for inputs and outputs.
- Perform design reviews with development teams.
- Provide application and feature-development leadership and plan projects with the Technical PM and technical team.
- Coordinate and lead developers and DBAs during development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise applications.
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, facilitate development, and hold the team accountable to the product roadmap.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and users on requirements development and business process reengineering activities.
- Develop reusable code to enable rapid development.
- Support effective continuous integration pipelines.
- Write clean, efficient, scalable code following best practices.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
- Design and implement security and data-protection measures.
- Document technical specifications and development processes.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Provide cross-training and mentorship for developers on industry standards and best practices.
Benefits
- Eleven federal holidays.
- Paid time off accrued each pay period.
- Parental leave.
- Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with competitive matching and vesting schedule.
- Continuing education assistance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness benefits, including Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy.
- 529 College Savings Plan.
- Legal insurance.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
