{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"34e2d48728ceeea7647b5fbc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34e2d48728ceeea7647b5fbc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34e2d48728ceeea7647b5fbc","title":"Software Architect - Consultant - Artificial Intelligence","description":"Software Architect - Consultant (Artificial Intelligence)-13016\r\nWork Location:Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required.\r\nDuration of the Contract:12 months\r\nPossibility for Extension:Yes\r\nWhy is this position open:\r\nNew Position - As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the State's AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. This is a repost of posting ID 12900 due to location requirement changes - resources may be submitted if they were previously submitted.Will close to submissions on:08/5 at 5:00 PM EST\r\nInterview Process:1 round, Virtual/OnlineWork Location:Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required.\r\nCandidate Location:No South Carolina residency required. Open to nationwide candidates; must be able to work eastern time zone hours. All travel-related costs for onsite work will be the responsibility of the resource, regardless of the frequency of onsite work.Position Title\r\nAI Contractor\r\nDivision:Office of Information Technology Services\r\nProject Overview\r\nThis position will support Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) and the State's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation, design and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence solutions. The role will contribute to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes and feasibility assessments; evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models and services; and support statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors. The position will also assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks and implementing AI strategies that align with organizational goals, security requirements and statewide standards.Scope of the Project\r\nAs an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the State's AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in assessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements.Daily Duties / ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization's goals and objectives.\r\nContribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.\r\nSupport and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.\r\nSupport the State's AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.\r\nDevelop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information Technology Services as a leader.Required Skills\r\n(Please ensure candidate's relevant experience is listed with appropriate supporting documentation.)1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria.\r\n2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.\r\n2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.\r\n1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.\r\n1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.\r\n1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.\r\n1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.Preferred SkillsBackground in a variety of programming languages and principals.\r\nFamiliarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural language processing, image classification and time-series data.\r\nExperience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.Required Education\r\nUndergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field required; advanced degree preferred.Other Skills / DutiesStrong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.\r\nAdvanced report writing ability.\r\nExcellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.\r\nExperience working on complex projects.About our Company\r\nDataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. 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