Generative AI Engineer
$62–$65 an hour
Apex Systems · Charlotte, NC · Hybrid · Contract
Build · Found · posted 8 days ago
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Job#: 3053042
Job Description:
Generative AI Engineer
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking an AI Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI-powered automation. This role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing enterprise AI solutions. The position involves leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, and modern AI technologies to enhance productivity, automate business processes, and drive innovation.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience: Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML, cloud engineering, or automation. This includes 2+ years of experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or Microsoft Copilot technologies and a background in delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions in complex environments.
Technical Skills:
• Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Azure OpenAI Services
• Azure AI Foundry / Azure AI Studio
• Prompt Engineering
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Agents and Agentic Workflows
• Java or JavaScript
• REST APIs and AI Integrations
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Git, CI/CD, DevOps Practices
• Azure Cloud Services
• Data Analytics and AI Monitoring
AI & Machine Learning Knowledge:
• Large Language Models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Vector Databases
• Embeddings and Semantic Search
• Fine-Tuning and Model Evaluation
• Responsible AI and AI Governance
• Prompt Engineering Best Practices
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and containers.
• Experience implementing AI solutions in highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of AI security, model risk management, and governance frameworks.
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.
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.