Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Background Investigation, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Computer Science, Database Administration, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Documentation, Graph Search, GraphQL, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Information Technology & Information Systems, JavaScript Frameworks, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, MySQL, Neo4j, Node.js, Oracle, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Semantic Search, Technical Support, Usability Engineering, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
IT Technologist Contractor
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a technical contractor to support development and enhancement of an internal knowledge discovery platform. The role combines hands-on development, semantic search engineering, graph database work, and data integration. The contractor will partner with internal technical staff to upgrade search capabilities, improve system usability, and build future-ready components for potential downstream integrations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and enhance semantic search features, including natural-language queries and contextual answer generation.
- Implement retrieval-augmented pipelines (RAG/GraphRAG), vector embedding storage, and semantic indexing.
- Build and maintain graph database components (e.g., Neo4j/Cypher or equivalent).
- Integrate LLM-based services (e.g., Azure OpenAI) through secure APIs.
- Implement or support backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, or similar frameworks.
- Develop SQL-based reporting and analytics (using SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle).
- Support ETL automation and data normalization across content sources.
- Contribute to UI/UX design for search and discovery interfaces.
- Assist with project documentation, workflow definition, and technical handoff.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field)
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Experience building AI-powered search or semantic search systems
- Strong knowledge of vector embeddings, RAG/GraphRAG, or equivalent retrieval frameworks
- Hands-on experience with graph databases (Neo4j/Cypher or comparable)
- Proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript or similar backend technologies
- Experience with SQL databases and reporting/analytics
- Familiarity with integrating LLM endpoints (Azure OpenAI or similar)
- Strong comfort working with APIs and modern development workflows
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with GraphQL/Apollo
- ETL automation background
- Front-end/UI experience (HTML/CSS/JavaScript frameworks)
- Experience working with knowledge systems, search tools, or content platforms
- Ability to work independently with periodic check-ins
- Strong documentation and communication skills
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Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No