Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Company DescriptionAKTRA INC, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a company dedicated to innovation and technology. Leveraging cutting-edge solutions, AKTRA INC strives to deliver exceptional results for clients across various industries. With a deep commitment to excellence, the company fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment. AKTRA INC is proud to attract top talent and deliver solutions that drive success.Role DescriptionThis is a contract on-site role for an Artificial Intelligence Engineer located in McLean, VA. The AI Engineer will focus on designing, developing, and implementing algorithms and systems leveraging pattern recognition, neural networks, and natural language processing (NLP). Responsibilities include building and optimizing AI models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting in-depth research, and deploying innovative solutions to real-world problems.RequirementsStrong backend development experience with Java, Python, TypeScript, Node.js, and Spring Boot.Frontend development experience with Angular, NgRx, RxJS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.Expertise in SQL, database design, and optimization using PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Oracle, and other relational/non-relational databases.Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps tools including Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, and CloudFormation.Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, Mockito, Cypress, and Cucumber.Familiarity with development tools such as IntelliJ, VS Code, DBeaver, Postman, and PuTTY.Experience using Gen AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT throughout the software development lifecycle.Desired ExperienceExperience implementing Gen AI solutions using AWS Bedrock.10+ years of software development experience.Relevant professional certifications preferred.