[Remote] Lead Automation AI/ML Engineer (Federal Government Project)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zyxware Technologies is a company focused on developing automation and AI/ML solutions for the Federal government. The Lead Automation AI/ML Engineer will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and drive the design and deployment of intelligent automation systems to enhance public service efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and maintaining automation, AI/ML, and data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency
- Architect solutions that are modular, scalable, reusable, and easy to maintain, leveraging best practices in software engineering
- Integrate automation and AI systems into enterprise ecosystems using modern APIs, cloud services, and data pipelines
- Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and engineering practices that enable high-quality solution delivery
- Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor for the team
- Facilitate discussions with developers, project managers, data scientists, and clients to clarify requirements, constraints, and dependencies
- Lead open discussions on technical approaches, drive consensus, and make informed, decisive recommendations
- Communicate clearly, responsibly, and respectfully across technical and non-technical audiences
- Maintain clear and concise documentation for code, models, and automations, ensuring smooth collaboration in distributed environments
- Review code and solution artifacts, acting as a quality gate
- Provide regular and transparent updates on progress, support project managers in planning and risk management
- Lead efforts to identify root causes of technical issues and implement effective fixes promptly
- Drive issue resolution with accountability, resourcefulness, and persistence
- Mentor and coach junior staff, contributing to skill development and knowledge-sharing across the team
- Support internal training and professional development initiatives
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies in automation, AI/ML, and software engineering practices
Skills
- Proficient in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C#, or similar)
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and technologies, including large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), prompt engineering, and model evaluation
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Porch, Scikit-learn) and end-to-end ML workflows (data preprocessing, training, deployment, and monitoring)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their AI/ML and automation services
- Strong knowledge of data structures and formats (e.g., JSON, XML) and experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Experience with modern version control and CI/CD practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
- Applied knowledge of agile development principles and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex processes and design effective solutions
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies, while actively sharing knowledge
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to address issues directly and respectfully
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- 3–6 years of experience in software engineering, automation development, or AI/ML solution delivery
- Experience in a project-based work environment with regular production releases
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with containerization, APIs, and enterprise integration
- Exposure to high-volume, complex solutions or systems with a large user base
- Public sector consulting experience
- Professional certifications in AI/ML, cloud, or automation technologies
- Scrum or PMI certifications
Company Overview
- Zyxware is one of the largest exclusive Drupal companies based out of India It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, IND, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.zyxware.com.
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