AI Developer
We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm. We guide candidates through the job search process and connect top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of both our candidates and clients. Our Recruiters will help you refine your goals, improve your resume and interview skills, and stay on the lookout for a position that matches your experience and ambition!
Our Technology Staffing Team is looking to speak with Boston-area candidates who would be a strong fit for the role outlined below.
Design, build, and deploy AI and machine learning solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI frameworks.
Develop, fine-tune, and integrate models such as GPT-4-turbo, Claude, Llama 3, and Mistral using OpenAI API, Hugging Face, or custom AWS/Azure pipelines.
Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems using Azure AI Search, Amazon Kendra, or vector databases like Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS.
Deploy and manage models on Azure Machine Learning, SageMaker, or Vertex AI, optimizing for cost, scalability, and performance.
Implement AI microservices and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Azure Functions, and Azure API Management.
Create and automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipeline for rapid model deployment and testing.
Develop and maintain Python-based AI applications and APIs using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or LangChain.
Integrate observability and model monitoring solutions using Prometheus, CloudWatch, Datadog, or Azure Monitor.
Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure smooth ingestion, transformation, and storage of data in AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or Snowflake.
Apply MLOps best practices for continuous integration, deployment, and model lifecycle management.
5+ years of experience in AI, ML, or software engineering, ideally within financial services or other data-driven industries.
Expertise in Python, with experience in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
Hands-on experience with LLMs and cloud AI services such as Azure OpenAI Service, AWS Bedrock, or Amazon SageMaker JumpStart.
Familiarity with prompt engineering, embedding models, and vector search implementation.
Strong experience developing and deploying workloads in AWS and/or Azure environments.
Knowledge of data management and analytics tools (SQL, Pandas, Spark, or Databricks).
Experience with CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep).
Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with Jira or Azure Boards.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Candidates must be local to Massachusetts; this position requires some onsite collaboration.
Pay Range:$70–$110/hr, depending on experience and project scope.
We encourage applicants to apply even if their compensation expectations differ, as we value technical expertise and culture fit.
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in their respective occupation or position.
The Hollister Group, Inc. is a women-owned staffing consultancy built around four core values - open communication, passion, integrity, and community. Hollister takes an unparalleled approach to partnering with clients and talent to support them in realizing their personal and business goals. Our over 30 years in business is a testament to the value and energy we place in delivering a consistent experience of excellence and in focusing on the long-term relationship rather than the short-term transaction. This inspires the approach to everything we do. Our Staffing division partners with companies to transform the recruiting process, supporting them to easily recruit, select, and hire the right-fit talent. We collaborate with talent as hands-on advocates, supporting them fully throughout the hiring process. Our goal is extraordinary and sustained success for both hiring companies and talent. Our Staffing clients experience transparent communication and unparalleled ongoing support. Our Cultures division helps organizations with people-centric leaders at the helm to develop effective teams, maximize individual contribution, and transform their work culture to allow for sustainable creativity and impact. Our Cultures clients experience uncommon systemic transformation.