Python Developer

Job Title: Python Developer Duration: 3-6 Months Contract to Hire Type: 3 days/week onsite (hybrid) Location: Tampa, FL About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven AI/ML Lead Engineer to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in solutioning(design/prototype) and implementing cutting-edge AI/ML and Generative AI solutions to address complex business challenges. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of AI/ML/GenAI technologies and a proven ability to translate business needs into robust and scalable digital solutions. This role requires a strong hands-on approach, a passion for innovation, and the ability to lead and influence technical direction. Responsibilities: Drive the identification and evaluation of new AI/ML/GenAI technologies and tools to build innovative solutions and enhance existing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business stakeholders, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices in AI/ML/GenAI development and deployment. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and proactively identify opportunities to leverage new technologies. Lead the development of proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the feasibility of new AI/ML/GenAI solutions. Contribute to the development of internal AI/ML/GenAI platforms and frameworks. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI/ML/GenAI solutions in production. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in the software engineering industry, with a focus on AI/ML and GenAI solution development. Experience in building APIs using Fast framework and Open API Standards. Deep understanding of various AI/ML/GenAI techniques, including deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. Hands-on experience in Python, Java, or other relevant languages. Rich understanding of LLMs, vector stores and search algorithms Experience with popular AI/ML/GenAI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain, and Hugging Face Transformers. Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML/GenAI solutions in production environments. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Self-starter with a strong drive for innovation and problem-solving using out of the box tooling and other automation suites. Extensive experience with data analysis and manipulation using tools like SQL, Pandas etc. Extensive experience with RDBMS (Oracle, Postgres) , No SQl Databases like Mongo, any vector database. Experience with MLOps principles and tools is a plus. Exposure to Agentic Framework and MCP protocol will be plus.