Senior AI Developer AI/Agentic Systems
*Must be able to drive to Jacksonville, FL when needed
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior AI Developer with specialized expertise in Python-based agentic AI systems to join an enterprise development team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated AI agent architectures that support digital transformation initiatives while maintaining compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Architecture & Development
- Design and implement production-grade AI agent systems using LangGraph and AgentCore frameworks
- Develop and maintain agentic AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems while adhering to internal security standards and configuration baselines
- Build and optimize MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and clients for seamless agent-to-system communication
- Architect scalable Python-based applications supporting complex AI workflows and multi-agent orchestration
Security & Compliance
- Ensure all developed systems comply with organizational security and secure coding standards
- Implement secure coding practices aligned with CIS and DISA STIG guidelines
- Collaborate with Information Security to integrate technical controls and security baselines into agent systems
- Maintain audit trails and nonrepudiation requirements for all data transformation operations performed by AI agents
- Ensure systems do not leverage unapproved databases or persist restricted/confidential data on end-user devices
Integration & Operations
- Integrate AI agents with enterprise databases and applications following vendor recommendations and tested configurations
- Work with Architecture Review Board processes for technology evaluation and implementation approval
- Support deployment of agents in SOC2-compliant environments
- Maintain systems at vendor-approved release versions to protect against known security vulnerabilities
Collaboration & Knowledge Management
- Partner with Information Security and Database Administration teams on security implementation and incident response
- Participate in security exception request processes when necessary
- Contribute to organizational security awareness and best practices documentation
- Stay current with AI/ML security trends, threat intelligence, and emerging vulnerabilities
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 5 years professional Python development experience
- 3 years hands-on experience with LangGraph framework and agentic AI system design
- 2 years demonstrated expertise building and deploying AI agents in production environments
- 2 years experience developing and managing MCP servers and clients
- 2 years working with AgentCore or equivalent enterprise AI orchestration frameworks
- Strong understanding of multi-agent system architecture and agent communication patterns
- Proficiency in secure coding practices and application security design
- Experience with enterprise database technologies and data governance
Security & Compliance Knowledge
- Demonstrated understanding of enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks
- Experience implementing audit logging and nonrepudiation controls
- Familiarity with SOC2 or equivalent compliance requirements
- Knowledge of CIS and DISA STIG guidelines as applied to application development
Professional Competencies
- Advanced problem-solving and system design capabilities
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with security and infrastructure teams
- Ability to balance innovation with security and compliance requirements
- Experience working in regulated environments (healthcare, financial services, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
- Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and service mesh technologies
- Background in regulated/compliance-heavy IT environments
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects
- Certifications in security (CISSP, CCSK) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Required Experience
5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting technology.
Required Education
Related Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or relevant work experience.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement combining flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from corporate or regional offices may be required.
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