[Hiring] Sr. AI Technical Lead & Data Developer @Koniag Government Services, LLC

Role Description

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Sr. AI Technical Lead & Data Developer to support KPS and our government customer. The position is remote and requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.

• AI Leadership & Development:
  • Lead AI initiatives from conception to deployment, serving as the primary technical point of contact for the DOI customer.
  • Build and deploy practical AI/ML solutions using Python, leveraging Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI API, or open-source frameworks.
  • Translate business requirements from DOI stakeholders into scalable, technical AI data solutions.
• Data Engineering & Development:
  • Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and database schemas.
  • Write clean, efficient, and production-ready Python code for data manipulation, automation, and AI integration.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and relational database structures.
• Cloud & Low-Code Integration:
  • Architect data environments natively within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Blob Storage).
  • Connect data backends seamlessly with front-end Power Apps and Power Automate workflows to deliver user-facing AI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years in data development, software engineering, or data engineering, with at least 3 years leading technical AI/ML projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Python Mastery: Expert-level Python programming skills focused on data manipulation (Pandas, NumPy) and AI frameworks.
• SQL & Database Expertise: Strong background as a Database Engineer with advanced SQL proficiency, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Azure Ecosystem: Hands-on experience developing within Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, or Azure OpenAI services).
• Power Platform: Proven experience integrating backend data structures and APIs with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Security Requirement: Ability to clear a federal background investigation to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the Department of the Interior (DOI) or other federal agencies as a government contractor.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate).
• Experience implementing Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement