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Sr. AI Engineer

La Vista, NE
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Job Description

Job#: 3042595

Job Description:

seeking an AI Engineer 3 to design, develop, and operate the enterprise AI platform that powers intelligent applications across the organization. This role focuses on building scalable, secure backend AI services, reusable AI capabilities, and platform APIs that application development teams integrate into their solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience building cloud-native backend services and production AI systems using technologies such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent-based workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise LLM platforms. This engineer independently delivers complex platform capabilities, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates with architects, product managers, and application development teams.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and deploy reusable AI platform services and backend APIs.

· Build scalable backend services that orchestrate enterprise AI capabilities.

· Develop integrations with Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, Azure OpenAI, and other approved AI providers.

· Design and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) services and agent-based workflows.

· Integrate AI platform services with enterprise data platforms and cloud infrastructure.

· Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for AI services.

· Optimize platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost.

· Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.

· Collaborate with architects and application teams on solution implementation.

· Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance standards.

Technologies & Platforms

· Languages: C#, Python, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), RESTful APIs

· AI: Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, Azure OpenAI, MCP, agent workflows, RAG

· Cloud: Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions, Docker

· Data: SQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL

· Tooling: LangFuse, Cursor IDE, Git

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

· 2+ years building production AI services, AI platforms, or reusable AI infrastructure

· Experience building scalable backend APIs and distributed services

· Experience with LLM integrations, MCP, AI workflows, and RAG

· Experience with Docker and cloud-native container platforms

· Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications

· Strong SQL and relational database design skills

· Experience mentoring engineers and delivering complex production software

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, or Azure OpenAI

· Experience building shared AI platforms, SDKs, or platform APIs

· Experience with LangFuse, Prisma or Drizzle, Express or Fastify

· Familiarity with React and Shadcn UI

· Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.

PDN-a246bd17-d1a2-4f3a-a881-817997533be3

Job#: 3042595

Job Description:

seeking an AI Engineer 3 to design, develop, and operate the enterprise AI platform that powers intelligent applications across the organization. This role focuses on building scalable, secure backend AI services, reusable AI capabilities, and platform APIs that application development teams integrate into their solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience building cloud-native backend services and production AI systems using technologies such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent-based workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise LLM platforms. This engineer independently delivers complex platform capabilities, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates with architects, product managers, and application development teams.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and deploy reusable AI platform services and backend APIs.

· Build scalable backend services that orchestrate enterprise AI capabilities.

· Develop integrations with Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, Azure OpenAI, and other approved AI providers.

· Design and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) services and agent-based workflows.

· Integrate AI platform services with enterprise data platforms and cloud infrastructure.

· Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for AI services.

· Optimize platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost.

· Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.

· Collaborate with architects and application teams on solution implementation.

· Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance standards.

Technologies & Platforms

· Languages: C#, Python, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), RESTful APIs

· AI: Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, Azure OpenAI, MCP, agent workflows, RAG

· Cloud: Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions, Docker

· Data: SQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL

· Tooling: LangFuse, Cursor IDE, Git

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

· 2+ years building production AI services, AI platforms, or reusable AI infrastructure

· Experience building scalable backend APIs and distributed services

· Experience with LLM integrations, MCP, AI workflows, and RAG

· Experience with Docker and cloud-native container platforms

· Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications

· Strong SQL and relational database design skills

· Experience mentoring engineers and delivering complex production software

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Anthropic Claude SDK, or Azure OpenAI

· Experience building shared AI platforms, SDKs, or platform APIs

· Experience with LangFuse, Prisma or Drizzle, Express or Fastify

· Familiarity with React and Shadcn UI

· Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.

PDN-a246bd17-d1a2-4f3a-a881-817997533be3

About Apex Systems, Inc.

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of service from workforce mobilization and modern enterprise solutions to digital innovation to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Apex is a segment of ASGN Inc. (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.


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