IT - Medicaid - AI Architect

Job Description:
Job Title: AI Architect
Contract Duration: 12 months contract with extension
Location: Montgomery, AL 36104 (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
This is for an onsite-only position;remote working will not be considered. The focus of this role is generative and agentic AI. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
AI Application Development and Testing
Develop, maintain, and test agentic tools using Python as the primary programming language.
Assist with development of system architecture
Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for AI application integration.
Create and maintain other AI applications as directed by the AI Director and Lead AI Developer.
Deployment, Operation, and Maintenance
Deploy, operate, and maintain developed AI applications in production environments. Most AI applications run as Docker containers.
Assist with the deployment and maintenance of Large Language Models (LLMs) using vLLM in Docker containerized environments.
Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Open WebUI instances and configurations.
Provide ongoing support for developed applications to ensure operational stability.
Documentation and Training
Develop documentation and training materials for user education in the use of AI applications.
Assist with the Development and delivery of training sessions in-person at Medicaid or recorded sessions for on-demand training.
Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of Alabama Medicaid AI knowledge bases used for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Server Administration Support
Assist the AI Director and Lead AI Developer with server admin tasks related to AI server and application deployments.
Assist the AI Director and Lead AI Developer with AI model testing and fine-tuning activities.
Monitor system health and performance of AI infrastructure components.
Security and Compliance
Work with the Information Security Office to ensure that developed code and Docker images have been reviewed for security vulnerabilities.
o Work to resolve any security vulnerabilities that are discovered.
o Ensure all AI applications comply with Alabama Medicaid Agency security policies and healthcare data privacy regulations (HIPAA).