1. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity. Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty. 2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets. 3. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in support of business solutions. 4. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply. 5. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems. 6. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and provide training for end users. 7. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting policies. 8. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Hands-on experience in developing and implementing AI algorithms, particularly Deep Neural Networks (DNN), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Large Language Models (LLM), and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Required Skill/ability 2:  Proficient in programming languages like Python and/or R, and attendant data science platforms like Jupyter Notebooks. Mastery of database querying languages like SQL, and experience with No-SQL databases.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Familiarity with design and development of robust APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or similar.

Required Skill/ability 4:  

Demonstrated critical thinking abilities and strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on the ability to address complex issues effectively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for diverse audiences.