Remote role Software Architect - Artificial Intelligence

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Title: Software Architect - Consultant - Artificial Intelligence
Job ID: 12900
Location: Remote/Columbia SC
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required.
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident

Scope of the Project
As an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subject Matter Expert, this position will support OTIS and the State’s AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in assessing AI use cases, tools, risks, and opportunities, while developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security, and privacy requirements.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with the organization''s goals and objectives.
2. Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.
3. Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.
4. Support the State’s AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, prototyping, feasibility assessments, and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
5. Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning the Office of Information Technology Services as a leader.

Required Skills
(Please ensure the candidate’s relevant experience is listed with appropriate supporting documentation.)

• 1 year of proven experience establishing proof-of-concept (POC) success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against defined criteria.
• 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
• 2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
• 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• 1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and production monitoring measures.
• 1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
• 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.

Preferred Skills

• Background in a variety of programming languages and software development principles.
• Familiarity with the foundations of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Transformers, Natural Language Processing (NLP), image classification, and time-series data.
• Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.

Required Education

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Other Skills / Duties

• Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.
• Advanced report writing ability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Experience working on complex projects.

 
Kind Regards,
Faizan Shakeel
Syntricate Technologies Inc.
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