Cognizant is looking for an AI Engineer to play a critical role in developing and implementing AI-powered solutions, including generative AI models, to support various initiatives within the World Bank. You will design, develop, and deploy AI solutions that address organizational needs, collaborating with teams to improve efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud architectures for enterprise solutions leveraging LLM models from Google and OpenAI.
- Build applications with vector databases and LangChain and understand text embeddings.
- Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions that integrate LLM models to enhance search capabilities and user experience.
- Demonstrate experience in Azure technologies, including ASE, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and caching technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and LLM model integration.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in cloud architecture and data handling, particularly when dealing with sensitive information processed by LLM models.
- Address performance and production issues, with extensive knowledge in logging and monitoring using tools such as Splunk and AppInsights.
- Possess sound technical knowledge and understanding of infrastructure design, including private and public cloud.
- Establish systems to supervise the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provide proactive maintenance.
- Participate in systems design, working within an established framework, and provide direction to a team of staff and contractors in their area of expertise.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and advancements in LLM models to continually improve enterprise search solutions.
- Exhibit strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and guide technical teams, and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Create detailed architectural documentation and design patterns, and possess knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements in a cloud environment.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
- Experience with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Knowledge of natural language processing and generative AI models.
- Experience with LangChain, LangGraph and building platform services.
- Experience in building solutions leveraging Agentic AI.
- Knowledge and experience with Google Cloud services, Azure technologies, and enterprise search applications.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in AI development and implementation.
- Experience in prompt engineering and AI governance.
- Demonstrated experience in cloud-native and hybrid web development projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Technical Stack
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, LangGraph
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud, Azure, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake
- Monitoring: Splunk, AppInsights
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidency, specifically the Operations Products team (ITSOP).
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Washington, D.C.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.
