This is a hands-on, applied technical role. The successful candidate will work primarily in Python within modern web frameworks (such as FastAPI), deploy and maintain services on Microsoft Azure (App Service, Storage, Key Vault, and related services), and use Git-based source control and pull-request workflows.
The role operates within an AI-assisted software development environment, in which modern coding assistants are used as a primary day-to-day tool for writing, reviewing, and debugging code. The analyst is expected to be effective in this style of AI-assisted software development - directing the tools, validating their output, and shipping reliable production code.
In addition to working on developing AI solutions for the Department of Banking, the candidate will work in close collaboration with the Connecticut AI Lab, a centralized team within DAS that supports the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled tools across state agencies. The AI Lab provides architectural guidance, shared infrastructure, and engineering support for the applications this role helps maintain and extend.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Maintains, enhances, and extends existing applications and supporting services.
Analyzes requirements and participates in project planning sessions with customers, analysts, and team members to provide design recommendations for routine to moderately complex systems.
Prepares source code; debugs and corrects errors; maintains the integrity of software.
Configures, deploys, and monitors applications and supporting services in cloud environments.
Designs and develops routine to moderately complex applications, including data flows, screens, forms, and reports.
Provides technical consultation on routine to moderately complex issues regarding the usage of the infrastructure and integration of applications systems into the infrastructure.
Documents system processes, workflows, and technical procedures.
Participates in the evaluation of new and related technologies.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development, and programming.
Knowledge of modern programming languages, with emphasis on Python and related web application frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud computing principles and services, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure.
Knowledge of source control practices, including Git and pull-request-based collaboration.
Knowledge of modern AI-assisted software development workflows and tools.
Ability to compare and select AI models (for example, A/B testing two models on a task)
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Knowledge of secure development practices and appropriate handling of or regulated data, including security considerations specific to AI applications.
Ability to take a user request from intake through deployment to production with appropriate guidance.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python development in a Web environment that handles application logic and web APIs | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience building applications powered by large language models (LLMs) such as Google Gemini, Anthropic Claud, or OpenAI GPT | Required | 2 | Years |
| Professional experience related to comparing & selecting AI models (for example, A/B testing two models on a task) | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience deploying applications and supporting services in cloud environments | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
| Deployed and maintained services on Microsoft Azure (App Service, Storage, Key Vault and related services) | Desired | 2 | Years |
| Experience using Git-based source control and pull-request workflows | Desired | 2 | Years |
| Previous experience working directly with a state government agency in AI development | Desired | 1 | Years |
| EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION skills - both oral and written are REQUIRED | Required | 0 |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question2 | What is your candidate&# ;s email address? |
| Question3 | Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form along with the resume template is located under "Templates, reports, and additional information" |
| Question4 | Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor of NA will not be considered. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question5 | Respond to this question with a link to your candidate&# ;s LinkedIn Profile. |
| Question6 | Remote candidates must be located within the US and must be able to work on the State of CT&# ;s Eastern Time Zone business hours. The candidate must be able to participate in web/video meetings as needed while remote. Please confirm you have discussed these requirements with the candidate and they accept the requirements. |
| Question7 | Please SPECIFY the CITY and STATE in which your candidate is CURRENTLY located (if not specified or location specified is found to be untrue at any time through screening, onboarding, background check, or into engagement, your candidate will not be considered/will be removed from consideration). |
| Question8 | PAST EMPLOYMENT HISTORY MUST BE VERIFIED prior to the selected resource beginning work as part of the background check compliance requirements. If it is determined resume history does not match employment history at any point during screening or background check/employment verification process, candidate will be removed from consideration. Confirm employment accuracy/legitimacy BEFORE submitting for consideration. |
| Question9 | Please prepare your candidate that they may receive a screening call from someone at CAI at any point between the time of submittal through close of business, Monday, July 6, to discuss their qualifications for this position. Please MAKE SURE THEY ARE PREPARED FOR THIS CALL and are PREPARED TO GIVE US YOUR COMPANY&# ;s NAME as the vendor that submitted them for this position when we call. Please confirm you have discussed this with them and they will be prepared for a potential screening call from CAI. |