Remote AI Developer (Remote - US)

Description:

• The position is for an AI Developer at Initiate Government Solutions, LLC, and is fully remote within the United States.
• The role involves building and deploying advanced AI applications to support innovation in federal healthcare programs.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and healthcare experts to design intelligent solutions that drive efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and enhance decision-making.
• The developer will work with large-scale healthcare datasets, develop secure AI models, and ensure compliance with federal IT standards.
• Key accountabilities include designing and implementing AI solutions, developing AI-enabled software using machine learning, NLP, and computer vision, and optimizing dashboards and algorithms for healthcare datasets.
• The role also requires integrating AI components into secure federal IT environments, conducting debugging and model validation, creating technical documentation, and monitoring model performance.
• Participation in Agile and DevSecOps practices is expected, along with staying updated on AI advancements and federal healthcare regulations.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML development, data science, or software engineering.
• Experience working with healthcare data in regulated environments is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java and familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn is required.
• A background in NLP, computer vision, or time-series modeling applied to healthcare is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or federal cloud environments) is essential.
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab) is required.
• Understanding of APIs, healthcare data standards, and compliance requirements (HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP) is necessary.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• A Master’s degree, prior experience with VA/HHS/DoD programs, or familiarity with EHR systems (Cerner, VistA/CPRS) is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers competitive compensation influenced by experience, certifications, and federal labor categories.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided.
• Employees have access to a 401K with matching and profit sharing.
• Paid time off, personal development training, and education assistance programs are included.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage are offered.
• Flexible spending accounts and financial protection benefits for employees and their families are available.
• The company provides employee recognition and referral programs, spot bonuses, and opportunities for career growth in a remote-first environment.