Posted 1 day ago
Job id: a1Wcv000000z5xFEAQ
AI Developer
Birmingham, Alabama
Hybrid
Data & AI
Contract to Hire
Brooksource
$45.00 - $60.00 /hour
$45.00 - $60.00 /Year
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Job Description:
AI Developer
Birmingham, AL
Hybrid Preferred (Potential Remote)
$45–$60 per hour | Contract-to-Hire
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an experienced AI Developer to design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications that address the growing demand for Generative AI solutions across the organization. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a proven track record in developing production-ready AI applications using Python, modern agentic frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph, and cloud AI services like AWS Bedrock or Azure AI Foundry. You will collaborate closely with architects, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to transform AI concepts into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions. The role emphasizes building agent-based applications, integrating large language models (LLMs), implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows, and deploying containerized AI applications in Kubernetes or OpenShift environments. You will also contribute to AI development standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices, while evaluating emerging AI tools and supporting production deployments. This position offers opportunities for career growth, exposure to high-visibility AI initiatives, and a comprehensive benefits package.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications using Python and modern AI development frameworks
- Build Generative AI solutions leveraging LangChain, LangGraph, and enterprise AI platforms
- Develop agent-based applications and workflows utilizing Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools and integrations
- Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise applications via AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Foundry, or similar platforms
- Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and integrate vector databases as needed
- Create and deploy containerized AI applications within Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
- Collaborate with architects, product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI solutions
- Implement testing, monitoring, and observability practices to ensure reliable AI application performance
- Optimize AI applications for scalability, security, and operational efficiency
- Contribute to AI development standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering best practices
- Evaluate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve solution delivery
- Support production deployments and ongoing enhancements of AI-driven business applications
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years of software engineering experience with strong Python development skills
- Hands-on experience building AI-powered applications using LangChain, LangGraph, or similar agent frameworks
- Experience developing applications utilizing LLMs and Generative AI technologies
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, integrations, or application development
- Experience with AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, or similar enterprise AI platforms
- Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native development
- Experience working within Agile software development teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
- Experience building multi-agent AI systems (preferred)
- Experience implementing RAG architectures and vector database solutions (preferred)
- Familiarity with AI observability platforms such as Arize, LangSmith, Langfuse, or Datadog (preferred)
- Experience deploying or hosting open-source LLMs using vLLM or similar inference frameworks (preferred)
- Knowledge of prompt engineering, agent orchestration, and AI application evaluation methodologies (preferred)
- Experience building enterprise-scale AI applications in regulated industries (preferred)
- Exposure to cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines (preferred)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Opportunity to build and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions within a growing enterprise AI ecosystem
- Exposure to high-visibility AI initiatives and emerging technologies
- Long-term career growth with potential for permanent placement
- Collaborative environment focused on AI innovation and business impact
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Relationship-driven support throughout your engagement
- Paid Holidays
- Regular meetings and ongoing consultant support
Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Your need for talent is our reason for being. This driving mission has been at our core from the onset. When we started in 2000 at 811 Broad Ripple Avenue, we were a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs determined to find a better way to connect the best and brightest talent with companies looking for future leaders. We still believe in this philosophy. Throughout the years, our passion, credibility, and grit have been the foundation and prowess of what is now Eight Eleven. Though our focus areas have continued to mindfully evolve, our unyielding commitment to relationships and our customers’ needs remain consistent and firmly rooted in our core values.