Senior AI/ML Architect - GenAI & Python

Job#: 3035807

Job Description:

Senior AI/ML Architect - GenAI & Python

Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-site)

Employment Type: 12 Months Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect or Senior Developer with strong knowledge in building Generative AI solutions. This role requires expertise in Python and hands-on experience with Gen AI projects. Knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning is also beneficial for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Gen AI projects using open-source LLMs (e.g., Llama, GPT OSS) and proprietary APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic).
• Fine-tune Large Language Models for various tasks using custom datasets.
• Develop prompts for models such as GPT-4, LLAMA2, and Gemini Pro.
• Utilize Python, including Pandas and NumPy, for data analysis and feature engineering.
• Implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
• Apply various machine learning models like SVM, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and Neural Networks.
• Work with NLP techniques including word embeddings, topic modeling, and search functionalities (FAISS, Elastic Search).
• Build and integrate APIs (REST, FastAPI, Flask) for serving models.
• Deploy machine learning models to platforms like Streamlit, HuggingFace Spaces, and Heroku.
• Collaborate within an Agile methodology framework to deliver solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in implementing Gen AI projects.
• Strong Python development and programming skills, with experience in libraries like PyTorch and HuggingFace.
• Expertise in prompting Large Language Models and fine-tuning them.
• Background in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) implementations.
• Experience with various machine learning models and NLP techniques.
• Experience with the application of Deep Learning to various NLP tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Agentic AI frameworks and orchestration.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment and in an individual capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and other data tools.
• Familiarity with the Horizon toolset.
• Knowledge of change management processes.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Richmond, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 27, 2026

Pay Range:

$65 - $70 per hour

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