AI / Java / Python - Senior Engineer / Architect

AI / Java / Python – Senior Engineer / Architect Position: AI / Java / Python – Senior Engineer / Architect Contract Duration: 6 Months Employment Type: W2 Pay Rate: $80/hr W2 Location: Columbus, OH or Plano, TX Work Arrangement: 5 Days Onsite Work Authorization: USC, GC, GC EAD, H4 EAD Job Overview We are looking for a highly experienced AI / Java / Python Engineer with strong architecture and design experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong enterprise application development background and experience driving architecture, solution design, technical decision-making, and technical leadership. Candidates do not necessarily need to have an official Architect title. Very strong Senior Engineers with hands-on architecture, design, and technical leadership experience will also be considered. Required Qualifications 10+ years of overall IT experience. Strong proficiency in Java or Python, with Java preferred. Strong experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms, with AWS preferred. Hands-on experience or exposure to Agentic AI and AI/ML technologies. Experience working with OpenAI or other frontier models. Understanding of advanced AI concepts, including: MCP (Model Context Protocol) Memory architecture AI assurance and governance concepts Exposure to conversational/agentic AI frameworks such as: LangGraph CrewAI Rasa Decagon Similar agent orchestration frameworks Strong background in enterprise application development, system design, and architecture. Experience driving architecture, solution design, and technical decision-making. Preferred Candidate Profile We can consider strong Senior Engineers who may not have an Architect title but demonstrate: Hands-on architecture and solution design experience. Strong technical leadership. Enterprise-level system design experience. Experience with Agentic AI, LLMs, or AI frameworks. Location & Onsite Requirements Columbus, OH OR Plano, TX 5 days onsite Local candidates: Onsite interview Non-local candidates: Virtual interview Interview / Selection Requirements Candidates must: Be willing to work 5 days onsite. Be willing to complete the assessment process and IOI requirements. Be committed to the interview process. Be available to join if selected. Submission Guidelines Please prioritize candidates who: Have strong Java/Python engineering backgrounds. Have strong architecture/design experience. Have exposure to Agentic AI, LLMs, or AI frameworks. Are comfortable with 5 days onsite in Columbus or Plano. Meet the specified work authorization requirements. Are willing to complete the assessment and IOI process. Are committed to the interview process and available to join if selected.