Advanced Cloud Based Programmer (GCP focus)- Hybrid - Long Term Contract
5 days ago
Albany
Job Description Contract Role Length: Currently 12 months (potential for ongoing renewals) Location: Hybrid - Remote + 50% Onsite in Albany, NY Client is seeking two experienced Advanced Cloud & Generative AI Developers to join a team supporting and enhancing conversational AI solutions. • These positions are expected to be one-year engagements with the potential for ongoing renewals., • Team members will work across multiple initiatives, supporting existing chatbot and virtual agent applications while also developing new AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), conversational AI development, generative AI technologies, and full-stack application development using Python and JavaScript. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain chatbot and virtual agent solutions built on Google Cloud Platform., • Build and support conversational AI applications using Google Dialogflow and related technologies., • Develop and implement Generative AI agents and solutions leveraging modern AI frameworks and services., • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and prompt engineering strategies., • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and JavaScript., • Support existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements., • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions., • Maintain high-quality, readable, and well-documented code., • Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement activities., • Contribute to infrastructure automation and CI/CD processes using Terraform and Git-based repositories. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree., • 5+ years related experience., • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)., • 2+ years of experience developing chatbots or conversational AI solutions using Google Dialogflow or similar technologies., • Experience building Generative AI applications and AI agents., • Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and implementations., • Experience with prompt engineering and prompt optimization techniques., • Proficiency in Python application development., • Proficiency in JavaScript development for both frontend and backend applications., • Experience using source control systems such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab., • Experience developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform., • Ability to write and maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable code., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Experience working directly with business stakeholders and customers. Preferred Qualifications: • Google Cloud certifications., • Experience with Dialogflow CX, Conversational Agents, and Playbooks., • Experience working with various Generative AI platforms and services., • Machine Learning or AI model development experience., • Experience with Looker reporting and LookML., • Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications., • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. Technical Skills: • Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), • Conversational AI: Dialogflow, Conversational Agents, • Generative AI: AI Agents, RAG, Prompt Engineering, • Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, • Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, • Analytics & Reporting: Looker, LookML, • Development Practices: CI/CD, Code Reviews, Testing, Documentation Soft Skills: • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities., • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team., • Customer-focused mindset with experience engaging directly with stakeholders., • Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and evolving project requirements.