AI / Machine Learning SME / Architect

BCI has the following new position open with our direct client in Jersey City, NJ. Position will be a 6 month contract to start and will be extended. Possible contract to hire. Role will be hybrid with the need to be in the office 1 day a week. We are looking for a senior consultant with strong GENAI implementation in PROD and not just having experience doing POC. Can only work on a w2 1099 basis. No C2C or subcontractors. Must be a US Citizen GC or Perm Resident. Key Responsibilities:• Develop and design scalable and efficient GenAI solutions tailored to our requirements.• Lead the implementation of GenAI systems, ensuring they are robust, secure, and performant.• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers and product managers, to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and apply this knowledge to drive innovation within the company.• Create comprehensive documentation for AI solutions, including design specifications, implementation guides, and user manuals.• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members and clients on GenAI technologies and best practices.• Possess a deep understanding of cloud systems and various services available in cloud systems.• Experience working on all aspects of enterprise-scale implementation for AIGenAI solutions, including architecture, design, security, infrastructure, MLOpsGenAIOps.• Leverage advanced knowledge of Python open-source software stack such as Django or Flask, Django Rest or FastAPI, etc.• Deep knowledge in statistics and Machine Learning models, deep learning models, NLP, Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), and other generative models.• Experience working with RAG technologies and LLM frameworks, LLM model registries (Hugging Face), LLM APIs, embedding models, and vector databases.• Employ technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Anthropic Claude, Llama models, and other AWS LLM foundational models, BERT, Transformers, etc.• Have problem-solving abilities combined with good communication skills.• Deploy knowledge of AWS DevOps, YAML, Shell scripting, Terraform, and pipelines.• Understand how to fine-tune models, quantize models, and deploy models.• Design integrations between various cloud-based services through APIs, keeping modular designs in mind.• Apply knowledge of data engineering tools and technologies and understanding of concepts such as big data and data pipelines.• Scope, manage, and drive complex GenAI projects and programs to successful completion.• Design and implement GenAI frameworks and patterns tailored to specific needs.• Architect and lead the implementation of GenAI use cases, projects, and POCs.• Work on RAG models and Agents Frameworks to enhance GenAI solutions by incorporating relevant information retrieval mechanisms and frameworks.• Utilize best practices and creativity to address challenges and deliver impactful solutions.• Conduct market research, formulate perspectives, and communicate insights to stakeholders.• Establish strong client relationships, gaining insights into project requirements and challenges.• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.• Handle data sets of varying complexity, processing massive data streams in distributed computing environments.• Apply business acumen to analyze data, develop insightful reports, and solve problems.• Perform ad hoc analyses based on evolving business needs.• Participate in the analysis and resolution of issues related to information flow and data content.• Collaborate with data stakeholders to address challenges and enhance data quality.• Mentor junior data scientists and GenAI engineers, fostering professional growth within the team.• Conduct training sessions to enhance overall skills within the organization.Basic Qualifications:• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AIML, with a focus on generative models.• Experience with Semantics search - not looking for just chatbot experience• Proven track record of successfully implementing GenAI projects in real-world settings.• Experience in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of GenAI projects, from conception to deployment.• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and other AI frameworks.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.• Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing and mentoring technical teams.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing project requirements.• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.• Experience in optimizing vector queries.• Proficiency in SQL.• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) concepts.• 1+ years of experience architecting high-impact GenAI solutions for diverse projects.• 10+ years of experience participating in projects that focused on one or more of the following areas: Predictive Analytics, Data Design, Generative AI, AIML, ML Ops.• 3+ years of experience using Python.Preferred Skills:• Experience with deploying and managing AI models at scale.• Demonstrates sound judgment with minimal support from practice executives through structured problem identification, mitigation, and resolution.• Exhibits strong teamwork, consistently performing as a dependable team member with an excellent work ethic.• Maintains a flexible "can-do" attitude and a commitment to success.• Professional verbal and written communication.• Undergraduate or Graduate degree preferred.

Created: 2025-02-01