AI / Python Developer - Hybrid

AI / Python DeveloperGenesis10 is currently seeking an AI / Python Developer for a hybrid position with a Major Financial Institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX. This is a 3+ month contract opportunity.This role is focused on a critical migration and refactoring of an enterprise-grade RAG platform on Azure AI Services. The core task involves re-platforming the current Semantic Kernel orchestration layer to the Microsoft Agent Framework. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in this specific migration, rebuilding the orchestration layer using Python/Django while preserving existing API contracts and deploying the solution on OpenShift.Responsibilities:Refactor the platform's orchestration layer from Semantic Kernel to the Microsoft Agent FrameworkRebuild the orchestration layer using Python and Django without breaking existing API contracts, RBAC, and permissionsRe-platform SK Native Plugins, Function Calling, Prompt Templates, Memory/Chat History, and Planners/Agents onto the Agent Framework's modelPreserve retrieval, reranking, prompt assembly, and citation paths within the Azure AI Services/RAG environmentDeploy migrated microservices on OpenShift (OCP)Implement observability and evaluation using Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry to confirm quality parityRequirements:Hands-on experience refactoring Semantic Kernel plugins, planners, function calling, and memory to Microsoft Agent Framework agents/workflowsStrong proficiency in Python / DjangoExperience with Azure AI Services / RAG, including Azure AI Search (hybrid retrieval, semantic ranking) and Azure OpenAI (inference + embeddings)Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool/connector integrationExperience with OpenShift / containerization for deploying microservicesFamiliarity with Observability & Evaluation tools like Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry instrumentationProficiency with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practicesDesired skills:Experience with Redis Enterprise for caching/session stateKnowledge of Azure APIM for gateway and rate limitingPay range: $74.38 - $82.38 per hourOnly candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!