AI Developer (Austin)

About the role

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a skilled Java developer with a passion for AI/ML to join our Information Technology Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of AI-driven tools for public service.

Responsibilities

• Partner with AI Strategists to design, develop, and integrate in-house AI tools and solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java and other languages as needed.
• Develop and connect with REST APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise systems.
• Leverage Gen AI SDKs and services from cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle) to build solutions.
• Implement and fine-tune AI models developed in collaboration with the strategy team.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to agency policies, data governance, accessibility, and security standards.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software development, with proficiency and hands-on professional experience in Java and Python.
• Experience with building and consuming REST APIs and working with data pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud data platforms (such as Google BigQuery, Snowflake, or AWS Redshift) and experience applying in-database machine learning tools (e.g., BigQuery ML) to analyze and model large-scale datasets.
• Familiarity with major enterprise Cloud AI Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, or Azure AI Studio) and experience leveraging managed foundation models.
• A strong desire to learn about AI/ML technologies and apply them to real-world problems.
• Proficiency in Gen AI prompting and understanding prompt management techniques for improved outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Any exposure to cloud AI platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Experience with public sector or government agencies.

Qualifications

• Programmer II: Two years of full-time experience in data processing, computer science, computer programming, systems analysis, and/or related field.
• Programmer III: Three years of full-time experience in data processing, computer science, computer programming, systems analysis, and/or related field.

Benefits

TWC offers a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. The starting salary ranges from $6,000.00 to $7,000.00 per month, and there is a Defined Retirement Benefit Plan available. Employees also have access to optional 401(k) and 457 accounts, medical insurance, paid time off, and additional benefits through the Employee Resource Services (ERS).

Pay

$6,000.00 - $7,000.00 per month

Schedule

Full-time