AI Developer (Austin)

Overview Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across Texas. This position is based at 1411 Brazos Street, Austin in the Information Technology Division. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa. You must be a Texas resident to work for TWC or be willing to relocate to Texas. What You Will Do In this role, you will partner closely with AI Strategists to design, build, and implement new AI-driven applications and services. The ideal candidate is a strong developer eager to expand skills into the AI/ML space. The AI Developer (Programmer IV-V) performs advanced to highly advanced computer programming work, overseeing projects, analyzing proposed applications, and designing software solutions under minimal supervision. Performs skilled software development work. Partners with two AI Strategists to design, develop, and integrate in-house AI tools and solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java and other languages as needed. Develop and connect with REST APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise systems. Learn and utilize Gen AI SDKs and services from cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle) to build solutions. Implement and fine-tune AI models developed in collaboration with the strategy team. Ensure all solutions adhere to agency policies, data governance, accessibility and security standards. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment and maintenance. You Are a Great Fit Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Three or more years of full-time software development experience, with a strong background in Java. Proficiency in Java and Python development. Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working with data pipelines. A strong desire to learn about AI/ML technologies and apply them to real-world problems. Proficiency in Gen AI prompting and prompt management techniques for improved outcomes. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Exposure to cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI). Experience working in or with public sector or government agencies. You Qualify With Programmer IV: Four years of full-time experience in data processing, computer science, programming, systems analysis, or related field. Programmer V: Five years of full-time experience in data processing, computer science, programming, systems analysis, or related field. Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications. You Gain A Family Friendly Certified Workplace An opportunity to help shape the future of AI in public service Work on impactful projects that improve services for Texans Competitive starting salary: $7,000.00 - $9,500.00 per month Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance Paid time off for vacation, sick, and family care leave Additional benefits for active employees are listed at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits How To Apply To be considered, complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). Note: TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all hires will verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This position is security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. #J-18808-Ljbffr