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Engineer-Generative AI

BCforward
Phoenix, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026



Job Title: Engineer-Generative AI


Location: (City, State)
Duration: Temp - 12 months
Pay Range: $55/hr $65/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372647



About BCforward


BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.



Job Description


We are seeking an Engineer-Generative AI Automation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Generative AI, agentic AI systems, and security automation, and a proven ability to design, build, and operationalize autonomous AI agents that reduce security risk and streamline development workflows across the enterprise.


Responsibilities:



  • Build automation tooling to improve security and developer efficiency.

  • Design and develop agentic AI systems that autonomously plan, execute, and adapt tasks across complex workflows.

  • Integrate autonomous agents with enterprise systems, APIs, data sources, and security platforms.

  • Develop and maintain security automation to enhance visibility, enforce best practices, and streamline processes.

  • Automate secure design reviews and embed security checks into pull requests and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to drive adoption of security automation and reduce manual overhead.

  • Conduct research on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to inform security posture.

  • Support vulnerability and attack surface management initiatives.

  • Operate as a core member of the Engineering team and advocate for security best practices across the SDLC.

  • Perform proofs of concept for security tooling, zero-day analysis, and emerging risk assessments.


Required Skills & Qualifications:



  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Bash, and familiarity with Go, Rust, or Java.

  • Strong experience with Python and/or Java, including hands-on AI/ML development.

  • Experience with GitHub automation and API integrations.

  • Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security into development workflows.

  • Knowledge of agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or custom orchestration.

  • Understanding of AI lifecycle management, including model integration, evaluation, and observability.

  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.

  • Foundation in software engineering principles, including debugging, testing, and system design.

  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices for Generative AI security.

  • Familiarity with database architectures including Oracle, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

  • Experience level: 3-5 years in automation and development within CI/CD, 3-5 years of software engineering, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 2 years in Generative AI.


Preferred Skills:



  • Experience with security-focused proofs of concept, zero-day analysis, and emerging risk evaluation.

  • Experience mentoring teams on application security and secure development practices.

  • Knowledge of AI risk management frameworks, trustworthy AI practices, and adversarial robustness techniques and tools.

  • Familiarity with integrating security guidance directly into pull requests and developer workflows.


Minimum Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.

  • 3-5 years of automation and development experience in CI/CD environments.

  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience.

  • 2 years of cybersecurity experience.

  • 2 years of Generative AI experience.


Desired Skills & Certifications:



  • Professional certifications such as SANS GIAC, CISSP, or Generative AI certifications.

  • Machine Learning Operations certifications.

  • Master's degree in Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.


Why BCforward?


At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:



  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

  • Opportunities for growth with global clients.

  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.



About Our Commitment


BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.


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