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Lead / VP Python AI/ML Developer

Kforce Inc
Columbus, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Columbus, OH is hiring multiple Lead/VP Python AI/ML Developer where you will play a crucial role in an Agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products that are secure, stable, and scalable. Key Tasks:

  • Provide direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level engineers working on basic to moderately complex tasks
  • Executes solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Work in an Agile development environment with team members, including Product Owners
  • Develop secure, high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others, and drive decisions influencing product design, application functionality, and technical operations
  • Ensure quality and completeness of the product through unit, component, integration, and end-to-end testing
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus and actively contribute to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the end-to-end development life cycle
  • Influence peers and project decision makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies

Requirements

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5 years of applied experience
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python or Go
  • Practical cloud native experience
  • Exposure/Experience with AI developer tools & tech include code assistants (GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Cursor), AI-powered IDEs (Cursor, Replit), specialized agents (Devin, Cline for dev workflows), and platforms for ML/NLP (Hugging Face)
  • Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Knowledge of network engineering and firewall technology preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Salary : $60 - $75

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