AI Junior Architect

Job Summary
Our client, a leading communications provider, is seeking an AI Junior Architect to join their engineering team! This position is a 6-12 month contract to start, onsite 4 days a week in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

This position is W-2 only. We are open to working with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for AI/ML workloads in telecom systems
• Evaluate and select hardware, software, and cloud platforms to meet performance, cost, and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML models and related services
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments, for AI/ML workloads
• Support AI/ML applications in telecom domains such as network optimization, customer analytics, and service automation

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 1+ years of experience in Development, DevOps, infrastructure, or AI/ML infrastructure roles
• Proficiency in AI/ML infrastructure, including cloud platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code, containerization, and orchestration
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, or similar, and CI/CD pipeline delivery
• Familiarity with observability, logging, and monitoring tools
• Knowledge of scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, DevOps, or related technologies are a plus
• Experience supporting AI/ML applications in telecom use cases such as network optimization, customer analytics, or service automation
• Familiarity with telecom-grade reliability, scalability, uptime, and data privacy requirements

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• AI/ML Infrastructure Design
• DevOps and Automation Engineering
• Cloud Infrastructure Management
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Clear Technical Communication

Work Environment

• Location: Greenwood Village, CO
• Onsite 4 days a week
• Duration: 6-12 months to start

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $65,000 and $72,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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