Python Full Stack AI Engineer at Charlotte, NC OR Iselin, NJ (Hybrid)

This engagement is for an Independent Contractor / Consultant.

About the role

Senior Python Full Stack AI Engineer to work on the DIVA (Digital Intelligence Virtual Assistant) platform—an enterprise-grade AI system designed to provide intelligent, context-aware insights across applications, data, and platforms. DIVA enables users to explore system capabilities, data lineage, dependencies, and cloud migration impacts through a conversational AI interface powered by knowledge graphs and AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered backend services using Python (FastAPI/Flask)
• Develop and integrate LLM-based solutions using frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Design and implement RAG / GraphRAG pipelines
• Work with knowledge graphs (e.g., Neo4j) to enable semantic querying and reasoning—Knowledge graph/ontology + MCP servers
• Develop AI agents for multi-step reasoning and orchestration
• Build scalable REST/GraphQL APIs
• Create intuitive front-end interfaces using React for:
  • Chat-based AI interaction
  • Graph and lineage visualization
• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to model enterprise ontology and metadata

Requirements

• Strong Python backend development experience
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI / LLMs
• Experience with RAG pipelines
• Knowledge of graph databases / knowledge graphs
• Frontend experience with React
• Understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with MCP servers / MCP orchestration

Schedule

Long-term contract (convertible to hire). Hybrid on-site in Charlotte, NC or Iselin, NJ.

Interview Process

All candidates must take a Glider test; shortlisting for client interview is based on the score. Process includes telephonic and webcam interviews.