Senior Python– AI/Agentic Developer

SGA•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Python AI – AI/Agentic Systems for a contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients in Jacksonville, FL. (Occasional onsite visits required to office) This is a W-2 opportunity due to client requirements. The client is unable to provide sponsorship, facilitate visa transfers, or engage third-party C2C candidates. The final interview will be conducted in person in Jacksonville, FL. This role has the potential to convert to a full-time employee (FTE) position.

Requirements

Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology
5+ years professional Python development experience
3+ years hands-on experience with LangGraph framework and agentic AI system design
2+ years demonstrated expertise building and deploying AI Agents in production environments
2+ years experience developing and managing MCP servers and clients
2+ years working with AgentCore or equivalent enterprise AI orchestration frameworks
Strong understanding of multi-agent system architecture and agent communication patterns
Proficiency in secure coding practices and application security design
Experience with enterprise database technologies and data governance
Demonstrated understanding of healthcare/enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks
Experience implementing audit logging and nonrepudiation controls
Familiarity with SOC2, HITRUST, or equivalent compliance requirements
Knowledge of CIS and DISA STIG guidelines as applied to application development
Advanced problem-solving and system design capabilities
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with security and infrastructure teams
Ability to balance innovation with security and compliance requirements
Experience working in regulated environments (healthcare, financial services, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Experience with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and service mesh technologies
Background in healthcare IT or HIPAA-regulated environments
Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects
Certifications in security (CISSP, CCSK) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Responsibilities

Design and implement production-grade AI agent systems using LangGraph and AgentCore frameworks
Develop and maintain agentic AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems while adhering to security standards and configuration baselines
Build and optimize MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and clients for seamless agent-to-system communication
Architect scalable Python-based applications supporting complex AI workflows and multi-agent orchestration
Ensure all developed systems comply with organizational security standards, including Database Technology Security Standard (1500) and Secure Coding and Application Design Security Standard (2509)
Implement secure coding practices aligned with CIS and DISA STIG guidelines
Collaborate with Information Security to integrate technical controls and security baselines into agent systems
Maintain audit trails and nonrepudiation requirements for all data transformation operations performed by AI agents
Ensure systems do not leverage unapproved databases or persist restricted/confidential data on end-user devices
Integrate AI agents with enterprise databases and applications following vendor recommendations and tested configurations
Work with Architecture Review Board processes for technology evaluation and implementation approval
Support deployment of agents in SOC2 and HITRUST-compliant environments
Maintain systems at vendor-approved release versions to protect against known security vulnerabilities
Partner with Information Security and Database Administration teams on security implementation and incident response
Participate in security exception request processes when necessary
Contribute to organizational security awareness and best practices documentation
Stay current with AI/ML security trends, threat intelligence, and emerging vulnerabilities