Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Best Practices, Business Model, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Database Technology, Government, Leadership, Machine Learning, Risk Management, Rural Contracts, Scalable System Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy
Location: Fully Remote (Maryland, U.S.)
Type: Contract
Start: Immediate
Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
- Candidates must be willing to undergo fingerprinting and a government background investigation (CJIS-type clearance process).
- This position requires eligibility to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. (Green Card holder)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect / AI Engineering Advisor to lead the design, strategy, and deployment of Generative AI solutions on AWS. This is a highly consultative and stakeholder-facing role that combines deep technical expertise with strategic advisory responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to customer leadership teams, helping define AI roadmaps, governance frameworks, and scalable architectures while guiding the successful implementation of AI-powered applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect Generative AI solutions on AWS
- Advise customer leadership on AI strategy, adoption, and governance
- Build and deploy scalable AI applications leveraging Amazon Bedrock and foundation models
- Design Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
- Implement embeddings and vector database solutions
- Evaluate and recommend foundation models based on business requirements
- Establish AI governance, security, and responsible AI best practices
- Collaborate with engineering teams to operationalize AI solutions in production
- Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership across AI initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, AI/ML, software engineering, or related fields
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying Generative AI solutions
- Strong knowledge of Amazon Bedrock and AWS AI services
- Experience with foundation models, prompt engineering, and LLM-based applications
- Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
- Knowledge of embeddings and vector database technologies
- Strong understanding of scalable cloud architectures and application deployment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to engage with both technical teams and executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Experience advising enterprise customers on AI transformation initiatives
- Knowledge of AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI frameworks
- Experience leading AI strategy and architecture discussions with executive stakeholders
- Background in machine learning, cloud-native application development, or data platforms