About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government and Public Sector.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role is delivery-focused: you will design, build, test, and document components of AI-enabled applications, proofs of concept, prototypes, and reusable accelerators used by government clients. Working on a technical delivery team, your primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, test, document, and improve components of AI-enabled applications, prototypes, and reusable technical solutions
• Implement user-interface components with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, etc.)
• Build backend services, APIs, and application logic using Python and frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Integrate approved generative AI models and APIs into applications; contribute to RAG, enterprise search, intelligent assistants, and workflow automations
• Connect application components to AI services, databases, and enterprise data sources
• Prepare, transform, validate, and integrate data consumed by AI-enabled solutions
• Create unit and functional tests; participate in code review and follow established source-control and CI/CD practices
• Troubleshoot integration, configuration, deployment, and model-integration issues
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, test evidence, and deployment instructions
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, AI/ML specialists, designers, analysts, and client teams
• Follow responsible AI, privacy, security, accessibility, and human-centered development practices
• Communicate progress, technical risks, and blockers; incorporate feedback from senior engineers and managers

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Skills & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of related professional experience (software, data, AI, analytics, or automation)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret trust clearance or higher
• Practical coding experience with Python and familiarity with a backend framework such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Experience with or exposure to JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern front-end framework (React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, Svelte)
• Familiarity with generative AI models, model APIs, large language model (LLM) applications, or approved open-source AI frameworks
• Working knowledge of APIs, system integrations, SQL/databases, data ingestion/transformation, and data-quality concepts
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and application deployment (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or comparable)
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: source control, testing, code review, documentation, and deployment processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with distributed teams
• Comfortable working in-person as needed (role expects approximately 60% in-person engagement)
• Ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate technical status clearly

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Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Hands-on experience building a generative AI proof-of-concept, prototype, or production web application
• Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, and enterprise-search solutions
• Experience with Azure AI services / Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock, or comparable platforms
• Experience with modern stacks such as React + Next.js and FastAPI
• Knowledge of containers, CI/CD pipelines, application monitoring, and infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with model evaluation, open-source LLMs, agent-based applications, or AI-enabled workflows
• Experience delivering solutions for government clients or in environments requiring formal security and documentation processes
• Relevant cloud, AI, or software development certifications

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What We’re Looking For

We seek delivery-oriented technologists who enjoy building software, solving technical problems, and learning new tools. You should be comfortable owning well-defined development tasks, asking thoughtful questions, incorporating feedback, and producing secure, maintainable work. Curiosity, disciplined engineering habits, and strong collaboration skills are essential.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this role in U.S. locations (including Jacksonville, FL): $46,700 to $95,200 per year.
• Base salary range for New York City Metro, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento): $56,000 to $108,100 per year.
• Individual pay within the range will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, and geography.
• Total Rewards may include medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

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Work Model & Location

• This role supports a hybrid model with an expectation of approximately 40–60% in-person teamwork and delivery, subject to client and business needs.
• Primary work location: Jacksonville, FL — in-person engagement as required for effective delivery.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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