Senior AI Engineer

Description

Cogent People is seeking a Senior AI Engineer (AI/ML, AWS, Healthcare) to design and implement advanced artificial intelligence solutions in support of a large‑scale federal healthcare modernization initiative. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission‑critical systems that apply AI technologies to drive meaningful improvements across the healthcare ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on software engineer with experience building enterprise‑scale, cloud‑based solutions using Python, Java, and modern AI frameworks. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Hybrid

Candidates must have lived continuously in the United States for at least 3 full years within the last 5 years, without any breaks in residency, and be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), Employment Authorization Document (EAD)).

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship (e.g., H1B Visa).

Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain).

• Design and develop AI‑powered analytics and automation solutions supporting large‑scale healthcare initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to enhance system functionality and performance.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions.
• Debug, optimize, and test applications to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to Dev Sec Ops  practices, leveraging best‑in‑class AWS tools and services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and actively participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
• Present AI solutions and technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on AI solution development, including implementation of AI capabilities such as RAG, MCP, and Agentic AI.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Experience using data libraries such as Num Py and Pandas, and building AI/ML data pipelines.
• Experience designing and implementing batch and streaming data pipelines feeding AI/ML systems.
• Proven experience developing large‑scale applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Batch) and Python (Flask).
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services, including Lambda and Bedrock.
• Proficiency with relational and No
  
  SQL databases and understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated professional with strong initiative and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within agile development environments.
• AWS certification.
• Experience supporting regulated industries, such as federal government or healthcare.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage:
  Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

Cogent People is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.