Manager/Architect_MLOPs

Job Description:

We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Lead AI/ML Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). This role requires a leader who can take full ownership of the

AI lifecycle—from initial architectural design to final production execution. You will lead the development of scalable AI-powered applications, demonstrating exceptional execution skills and the ability to deliver high-performance results under pressure in demanding production environments.

Machine Learning & LLM Capability:

 End-to-End ML Engineering: Build and manage comprehensive ML pipelines, including data ingestion, preprocessing, training, and evaluation using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.  Advanced LLM Systems: Design and implement sophisticated LLM-based applications such as autonomous agents, chatbots, and complex automation tools.

 Generative AI Specialization: Architect and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases like FAISS, Pinecone, or Weaviate.

 Model Optimization: Fine-tune open-source and proprietary models (e.g., LLaMA, GPT) using advanced techniques like LoRA, QLoRA, or instruction tuning.

 Agentic Frameworks: Develop complex agentic workflows utilizing frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.

 Prompt Engineering: Implement expert-level prompt engineering, tool/function calling, and structured output generation.

 Project Ownership & Execution

 Full Lifecycle Ownership: Take complete accountability for the full ML and GenAI lifecycle, spanning data processing, model development, monitoring, and optimization.

 Architectural Leadership: Drive strategic architectural decisions for AI platforms, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and maintainable.

 Execution Excellence: Write clean, high-performance Python code following strict OOP principles and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless project execution.

 Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a key technical leader, managing stakeholders and mentoring team members to ensure all project milestones are met with quality.

 System Integrity: Manage model and prompt versioning, experiment tracking, and comprehensive documentation for all pipelines and workflows.

 Performance Under Pressure

 Production Reliability: Ensure all AI systems maintain extreme scalability and performance under heavy production workloads, including both batch and real-time processing.

 High-Pressure Optimization: Rapidly optimize inference latency and system costs for ML and LLM systems to meet urgent business and technical requirements.

 Proactive Problem Solving: Apply strong analytical thinking to address complex challenges such as system drift, hallucinations, and latency in fast-paced environments.

 Robust Guardrails: Implement and manage strict evaluation frameworks and feedback loops to maintain system quality under stress.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related field.

 Proven expertise in Python, system design, and scalable AI/ML architecture.

 Deep knowledge of NLP, Computer Vision, and Deep Learning models.

 Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, MLOps, and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, MLOps, and Generative AI. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable ML models, deploying them in production, and working with modern AI frameworks, including GenAI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

·      Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for real-world business problems

·      Work on end-to-end ML lifecycle: data preprocessing, model building, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring

·      Implement and manage MLOps pipelines for scalable and reproducible workflows

·      Utilize tools like MLflow for experiment tracking, model versioning, and lifecycle management

·      Develop and integrate Generative AI (GenAI) solutions such as LLM-based applications

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business) to translate requirements into AI solutions

·      Optimize model performance and ensure production stability

·      Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and GenAI ecosystems

Required Skills & Qualifications

·      4+ years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning

·      Strong programming skills in Python

·      Hands-on experience with ML modeling techniques (supervised, unsupervised, NLP, etc.)

·      Solid understanding of MLOps practices and tools

·      Experience with MLflow or similar model lifecycle tools 

·      Practical experience in Generative AI (GenAI), including working with LLMs

·      Experience with libraries/frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch

·      Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistics

·      Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus

Good to Have

·      Experience with LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or RAG pipelines

·      Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

·      Knowledge of data engineering workflows 

Role Overview 

As a Data Scientist, you will work with business stakeholders, AI engineers, and domain experts to transform data into actionable insights and intelligent solutions. You will develop machine learning models, perform statistical analysis, and contribute to AI-driven products that create measurable business impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

Data Science & Machine Learning 

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, trends, and business opportunities.  
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data preparation.  
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models for prediction, classification, clustering, and forecasting.  
• Apply statistical techniques to solve business problems and validate model performance.  
• Design and execute experiments to improve model accuracy and business outcomes.  

 AI Solution Development 

• Collaborate with AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and domain experts to build AI-powered solutions.  
• Translate business requirements into scalable data science approaches.  
• Contribute to Generative AI and advanced analytics initiatives where applicable.  
• Document methodologies, model performance, and key findings.  

 Required Technical Skills 

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data analysis, feature engineering, and machine learning.  
• Strong understanding of Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, and Calculus as applied to machine learning and data science.  
• Experience with Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), data preprocessing, feature engineering, feature selection, and handling missing or imbalanced data.  
• Good understanding of Supervised, Unsupervised, and Ensemble Machine Learning algorithms, including their assumptions, strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases.  
• Strong knowledge of Regression, Classification, Clustering, Time Series Forecasting, Dimensionality Reduction, Recommendation Systems, and Anomaly Detection techniques.  
• Experience with Model Evaluation, Cross-Validation, Hyperparameter Optimization, Bias-Variance Trade-off, Feature Importance, Explainable AI (XAI), and Performance Metrics.  
• Understanding of Statistical Inference, Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distributions, Sampling Techniques, Confidence Intervals, and A/B Testing.  
• Experience translating business problems into analytical approaches and developing scalable, data-driven solutions.  
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.  
• 2–4 years of experience developing machine learning or data science solutions.  
• Experience working on end-to-end data science projects in a business environment.  

 Nice to Have 

• Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, or Agentic AI.  
• Experience with Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing (NLP).  
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms.  
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial domains.  
• Participation in hackathons, research, Kaggle competitions, or open-source projects.  

 Soft Skills 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and collaboration, ownership mindset, adaptability, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation.

Principal Software Engineer

Company Summary :

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Position Responsibilities :

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly motivated AI Solutions Engineer to join Deltek’s growing AI Center of Excellence team to design, develop, deploy, and optimize internal Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions that solve complex business challenges. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in AI, machine learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), SLMs, software engineering, cloud computing, and MLOps/LLMOps to build scalable, production-grade AI applications. 

The AI Solutions Engineer will collaborate with AI data scientists, architects, and engineering teams to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions while ensuring security, scalability, governance, and operational excellence. This role reports to the Senior AI Solutions Architect. 

Key Responsibilities 

AI & Machine Learning Development 

• Design, build, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models. 
• Develop Generative AI solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and Mistral. 
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and AI agent frameworks. 
• Build NLP, recommendation systems, forecasting, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation solutions. 
• Optimize model performance, scalability, latency, and cost. 

Software Engineering & Solution Development 

• Develop production-grade AI applications using Python and modern software engineering practices. 
• Build APIs, microservices, and AI-powered enterprise applications. 
• Integrate AI services with enterprise systems, business applications, and data platforms. 
• Apply coding standards, automated testing, CI/CD, and version control best practices. 

MLOps & AI Operations 

• Design and implement MLOps pipelines for model development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. 
• Automate model training, validation, testing, and deployment processes. 
• Monitor model performance, data drift, hallucinations, and operational metrics. 
• Support continuous improvement and reliability of AI platforms. 

Cloud & Platform Engineering 

• Develop AI solutions on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud platforms. 
• Leverage cloud-native AI services, containerization, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies. 
• Build scalable architectures supporting enterprise AI workloads and real-time inference. 

AI Governance & Security 

• Ensure compliance with Responsible AI, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. 
• Implement model governance, explainability, bias mitigation, and risk management practices. 
• Maintain standards for secure design, deployment, and operation of AI solutions. 

Required Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 

Experience 

• 5+ years of software engineering or machine learning development experience. 
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Agentic AI, Generative AI or AI/ML solutions in production environments. 

Technical Skills 

Programming & Engineering 

• Strong expertise in Python. 
• Experience with Java, ReactJS, JavaScript, or similar programming languages. 
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, APIs, and software design principles. 

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning concepts and frameworks. 
• Model training, evaluation, optimization, and deployment. 

Generative AI 

• Large Language Models (LLMs) & SLMs 
• Prompt Engineering 
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) 
• AI Agents and Agentic Workflows 
• Fine-tuning and model customization 
• Vector embeddings and semantic search 

Frameworks & Tools 

• PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn 
• LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, MCP, A2A and Transformers 
• FastAPI, Flask 

Data & Analytics 

• SQL and NoSQL databases 
• Data pipelines, ETL, and data modeling 
• Experience with AWS, Azure and Google 

MLOps & DevOps 

• MLflow, Kubeflow, Azure ML, SageMaker 
• Docker and Kubernetes 
• Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins 
• CI/CD automation and model monitoring 

Cloud Platforms 

• AWS (preferred) 
• AWS Bedrock or Azure OpenAI Service 
• AWS SageMaker 
• Google Vertex AI 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience designing enterprise-scale AI platforms and products.  
• Knowledge of multi-agent architectures and autonomous AI systems.  
• Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Snowflake Cortex, Pgvector, Weaviate, Chroma, or Azure AI Search.  
• Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and Responsible AI frameworks.  
• Relevant certifications in Azure AI, AWS Machine Learning, or Google Cloud AI.