Lead Full Stack Developer - AI/ML Focus

Michael Baker International

The Role

Overview

Lead full stack dev building AI-driven enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • ai architecture
  • model drift
  • mlops
  • api development
  • cloud orchestration
  • front‑end

Tasks

-Own solution design reviews, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions. -Integrate real-time data streams for AI-driven features. -Translate business requirements into scalable AI/ML strategies. -Research and prototype emerging AI technologies (LLMs, GenAI, RAG architectures). -Implement model drift detection, automated retraining pipelines, and AI observability frameworks. -Champion best practices in data engineering, MLOps, and cloud optimization. -Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs. -Leverage enterprise frameworks (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core) and cloud-native orchestration (Azure AKS, Kubernetes, Helm) for scalable AI deployments. -Develop high-performance front-end interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue). -Coach and mentor developers, data engineers, and ML engineers. -Lead and mentor AI/ML engineering teams. -Define and execute enterprise AI/ML strategies aligned with key business outcomes. -Drive best practices in coding, scalability, security, CI/CD, and cloud-native development. -Support observability, monitoring, and data governance. -Ensure strong security posture aligned with Zero Trust and SOC2. -Productionize ML models and integrate them into real-world applications. -Ensure responsible and ethical AI deployment practices. -Lead cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) with serverless and containerization. -Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. -Champion AI governance, compliance, and ethical AI principles across all solutions. -Implement testing, code quality pipelines, and DevOps workflows. -Lead end-to-end architecture, design, and development of full-stack applications with AI/ML components. -Design data pipelines, feature stores, vector databases, and inference layers. -Optimize model performance and deployment strategies. -Promote cross-functional AI adoption and educate stakeholders on AI capabilities and limitations. -Build ML-driven features such as recommendation engines, anomaly detection, and NLP. -Explore advanced AI applications such as digital twins and immersive analytics to accelerate innovation. -Incorporate MCP servers and distributed compute frameworks to support large-scale AI/ML inference and training. -Implement CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

  • microservices
  • python
  • kubernetes
  • aws
  • tensorflow
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Proficiency in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud platforms. -Prior experience in regulated industries. -Knowledge of identity and security frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OIDC). -Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern front-end frameworks. -Any 8+ years of full-stack engineering experience. -Ability to lead cross-functional teams. -Experience with enterprise-grade frameworks (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core) and cloud-native orchestration across Azure, AWS, and GCP, including Kubernetes and Helm. -Real-time data frameworks (Kafka, Spark). -Strong AI/ML experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, or similar. -Familiarity with MCP servers and distributed compute frameworks for AI scalability. -Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking abilities. -Experience with MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLFlow, SageMaker). -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or similar, or equivalent experience. -Excellent communication skills. -Experience deploying ML models and integrating AI features into applications. -Data or AI/ML related certifications. -Experience with GenAI, LLMs, vector search, RAG architectures. -Architect secure, scalable backend services using Node.js, Python, Go, or Java. -Strong SQL/NoSQL experience and API design skills.

Benefits

-Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ​ -Health Savings Account (HSA) ​ -Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability ​ -Generous paid time off​ -Professional and personal development ​ -401 (k) Retirement Plan ​ -Medical, dental, vision insurance ​ -Commuter and wellness benefits

The Company

About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Defense Contractors

Data Centers

Aerospace

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Higher Education

Aviation

Rail and Transit

Federal Government