AI/ML Engineer with Java exp.

Position: AI/ML Engineer with Java exp.Location: Reston VATerms: Long Term ContractNote: Must have Java dev expThe Agentic AI Engineer will collaborate with data Scientists to build and deploy AI agents to both automate and optimize labor-intensive workflows.The tasks of the Agentic AI Engineer will include writing software code to support AI agent communication, connecting models and agents to external/internal services via API calls,support testing and debugging tasks, deployment into target environments, setting up monitoring, and ensuring reliable execution of agentic AI systems.They will utilize a combination of open source models, agentic tools, and large proprietary commercial models.They will be securing agentic workflows and to evaluating the results for accuracy, performance, and impact.They will be expected to ensure AI systems adhere to ethical guidelines, transparency, and fairness principles.They should be a self-starter while also working well within the team, collaborating and sharing discoveries and seeking feedback.They should expect they may conduct research, develop prototypes, evaluate and document results.Skills:3+ years of experience building production-level AI or ML systems, including LLMs, agents, or complex automation frameworks3+ years of experience with Python and Python tools, including Pandas or NumPyExperience with Large Language Models ( LLMs), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Reinforcement Learning (RL)Good understanding and experience working with Natural Language Processing (NLP)Experience with tools and AI agent frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangGraph, or LangChainExperience in resolving workflow problems through automation optimizationExperience in connecting Agents to APIs, Cloud platforms, or databasesAbility to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenanceExperience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), such as DevSecOpsExperience with Cloud Service Providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with developing REST services with Java and Spring BootExperience with the administration of continuous integration and continuous deployment ( CI / CD ) pipelines using Kubernetes, Docker, or JenkinsPreferred experience working with GitHub and other collaborative development platforms.