Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking an AI Engineer. Key Responsibilities: * In this role, the AI Engineer will work closely with data science, engineering teams, and Front Office staff to design and implement AI solutions on Azure * Develop and deploy containerized solutions for AI deployments utilizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines * Advise on best practices for building scalable, secure, and efficient AI solutions * Initial focus will be delivering outcomes focused on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) * Fine-tune existing large language models (LLMs) * Leverage financial data to develop predictive models, risk models, and other solutions that support investment decision-making * Assist in optimizing Azure infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency * Integrate AI models and tools into existing systems * Provide strategic guidance on AI and machine learning * The AI Engineer will mentor and coach internal staff, helping them build proficiency with Azure AI tools and best practices * Lead training sessions and workshops to develop internal capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning