AI/ML Full Stack Software Developer

Job ID
134075
Job Type
Contract
Industry
IT / IS
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an AI/ML Full Stack Software Developer for a contract opportunity with our client in Reston, Virginia.

Overview

This role blends front-end and back-end engineering with generative AI, RAG pipelines, ML model development, MLOps, and enterprise-scale cloud deployment. You will collaborate with architects, software engineers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-grade AI-powered software solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain modern web applications using React, React Native, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Build backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Node.js and microservices-based patterns
  • Design, optimize, and execute complex SQL queries across multiple relational and non-relational database systems
  • Implement secure, scalable integrations with cloud, data, and AI services
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and Agile ceremonies
  • Utilize Git/GitHub for version control and DevOps workflows
  • Apply software design patterns and best practices in full-stack development
  • Build LLM powered applications for text generation, summarization, Q&A, conversational AI, and enterprise knowledge search
  • Develop RAG pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, knowledge bases, and grounding techniques with enterprise data
  • Implement Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and related services to build secure, compliant GenAI solutions
  • Integrate LLMs into backend applications, microservices, and enterprise platforms
  • Optimize prompts, system instructions, and orchestration patterns to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
  • Design and implement single agent and multi agent systems for intelligent automation and decisioning
  • Build autonomous and semi-autonomous agents that perceive, plan, act, and interact with tools, APIs, and event-driven systems
  • Develop agentic workflows for complex enterprise processes using Azure and modern orchestration frameworks
  • Design, develop, and deploy classical ML and deep learning models using platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, PyTorch, and Scikit Learn
  • Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, hyperparameter tuning, validation, and performance optimization
  • Ensure resilience, scalability, and lifecycle management for all production models
  • Work with large-scale datasets, performing data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model validation
  • Deploy AI models using cloud-based platforms such as Azure AI/ML
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards

Qualifications

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 7+ years of relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant work experience without degree
  • 3-5 years of experience in AI/ML development, including designing and deploying ML models
  • 3-5 years in Full Stack Development Experience

Requirements

  • Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of web & mobile development technologies such as HTML, CSS, React & React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Good understanding of latest front-end frameworks and backend technologies
  • Practical knowledge and work experience with NodeJS, Reactjs, React-Native and GraphQL
  • Good knowledge and understanding of RESTful API principles
  • Good understanding of relational databases and querying using SQL
  • Strong software engineering background (Python, REST APIs, microservices, event-driven systems)
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Azure Data Lake
  • Experience building RAG systems, vector embeddings, and knowledge retrieval pipelines
  • Proficiency in big data processing technologies such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, or Kafka
  • Experience with multi-agent systems or agentic AI orchestration frameworks
  • Background in NLP, computer vision, or advanced deep learning architectures
  • Experience with vector databases (Azure AI Search vector store)
  • Expertise in AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch, Keras, or Scikit-learn
  • Experience with NLP, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and Generative AI models
  • Strong knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD for AI model deployment, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with data engineering, ETL pipelines, and SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Experience working in an enterprise environment with large-scale AI deployments
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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