Advanced Cloud Based Programmer (GCP focus)- Hybrid - Long Term Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Role

Length: Currently 12 months (potential for ongoing renewals)

Location: Hybrid - Remote + 50% Onsite in Albany, NY

Client is seeking two experienced Advanced Cloud & Generative AI Developers to join a team supporting and enhancing conversational AI solutions.

• These positions are expected to be one-year engagements with the potential for ongoing renewals.
• Team members will work across multiple initiatives, supporting existing chatbot and virtual agent applications while also developing new AI-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), conversational AI development, generative AI technologies, and full-stack application development using Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain chatbot and virtual agent solutions built on Google Cloud Platform.
• Build and support conversational AI applications using Google Dialogflow and related technologies.
• Develop and implement Generative AI agents and solutions leveraging modern AI frameworks and services.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and prompt engineering strategies.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and JavaScript.
• Support existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain high-quality, readable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation and CI/CD processes using Terraform and Git-based repositories.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years related experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• 2+ years of experience developing chatbots or conversational AI solutions using Google Dialogflow or similar technologies.
• Experience building Generative AI applications and AI agents.
• Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and implementations.
• Experience with prompt engineering and prompt optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Python application development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript development for both frontend and backend applications.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Experience developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform.
• Ability to write and maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and customers.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Cloud certifications.
• Experience with Dialogflow CX, Conversational Agents, and Playbooks.
• Experience working with various Generative AI platforms and services.
• Machine Learning or AI model development experience.
• Experience with Looker reporting and LookML.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

  Technical Skills:

• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Conversational AI: Dialogflow, Conversational Agents
• Generative AI: AI Agents, RAG, Prompt Engineering
• Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
• Analytics & Reporting: Looker, LookML
• Development Practices: CI/CD, Code Reviews, Testing, Documentation

  Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Customer-focused mindset with experience engaging directly with stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and evolving project requirements.