Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - GenAI Senior Developer

About the role

You will help our clients navigate the complex world of modern AI, data and analytics. We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how data science and analytics can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face. This is a high growth, high visibility area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize applications that leverage modern web frameworks and AI models.
• Support government clients with delivering the latest data science and big data technologies and practices to design, build and maintain scalable and robust solutions that unify, enrich and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Implement generative AI models, work with AI/ML engineers, develop web applications and ensure quality and product excellence.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience with JavaScript and frameworks like React, Next.js or similar
• Experience with back-end development (Python, FastAPI or similar)
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Vercel etc.
• Experience developing, maintaining and improving web applications using modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte, Vue, Remix/React Router, etc.)
• Understanding of generative AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source LLMs) into web-based products
• Experience working with designers, product managers, AI/ML engineers to create intelligent user experience
• Experience writing tests, participating in code reviews
• Designing, architecting, and developing solutions leveraging big data technology (Open Source, Hortonworks, AWS or Microsoft) to ingest, process and analyze large, disparate data sets to exceed business requirements
• Unifying, enriching, and analyzing customer data to derive new insights and opportunities
• Leveraging in-house data platforms as needed and recommending and building new data platforms/solutions as required to exceed business requirements
• Clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions
• Demonstrating deep understanding of and ability to teach data science, concepts, tools, features, functions, and benefits of different approaches to apply them
• Seeking out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies
• Clarifying problems by driving to understand the true issue
• Looking for opportunities for improving methods and outcomes
• Applying data driven approach (KPIs) in tying technology solutions to specific business outcomes
• Collaborating, influencing, and building consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening
• Solving problems by incorporating data into decision making

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• At least 3-5+ years of experience with the following:
  • Modern web development (JavaScript/TypeScript etc.)
  • Back-end development (Node.js, Python, FastAPI or similar)
  • Experience integrating generative AI models into applications (APIs or fine-tuned models)
  • Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Vercel, etc.)
  • Understanding statistical modeling as well as ETL, data ingestion/cleansing and engineering skills
  • Hands-on experience with various big data technologies in one or more ecosystems (Hadoop, AWS or Microsoft)
• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in mathematics, information systems, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines
• Experience with vector databases and AI inference optimizations
• Experience with open-source AI and web projects
• Experience with RAG or fine-tuning models
• Thorough business understanding of data science application and ability to communicate with key decision-makers
• Strong communication skills; must be able to listen and understand the question and develop and deliver clear insights

Work Arrangement

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 – 30% or more.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $106,900 to $176,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $128,400 to $200,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options
• Team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model with most people in external, client serving roles working together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year
• Flexible vacation policy; decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances
• Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being