AI / ML Software Developer

Our Client is seeking a candidate with experience integrating AI / ML services into production applications. The selected candidate will design and implement backend services for our client's application platform with primary focus on integrating AI / ML capabilities into the production systems. This role involves architecting RESTful APIs and microservices that process sensitive data, requiring exceptional attention to performance optimization and scalability.

Candidate will spend approximately 60% of their time on AI / NLP integration projects including implementing Azure Cognitive Services, building data pipelines for model consumption, and creating APIs that expose AI capabilities to frontend applications. The remaining 40% will focus on architecture modernization efforts including refactoring legacy systems, optimizing database queries and stored procedures, and establishing patterns for cloud-native application design.

Candidate will work closely with data scientists and frontend teams to ensure seamless integration of AI features while maintaining data security standards. This position requires deep technical expertise in both traditional enterprise backend development and emerging AI / ML integration patterns. Candidates needs to navigate ambiguous requirements, communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and business stakeholders, and proactively surface risks and blockers.

• Required Skills :
• Proven experience integrating AI / ML services into production applications (Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, or similar platforms)
• 7+ years of backend software development experience in enterprise environments with C#.NET Core / ASP.NET Core for designing and implementing RESTful Web APIs and microservices architectures
• Solid expertise with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and T-SQL including query optimization and performance tuning
• Experience with Azure AD B2C for authentication and authorization
• Azure cloud services experience (App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, or similar)
• Preferred Skills :
• Azure DevOps CI / CD pipeline experience
• AI / ML model deployment and monitoring experience.
• Microservices orchestration and event-driven architecture patterns
• To be considered, apply with resumes in the MS Word format with desired all-inclusive, W2 hourly contract rate and salary expectations. Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment, post-offer
• background
• check and drug test.
• Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $82.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.