Lead AI Engineer/Developer

Job ID: 113762
Location: Fairfax, Virginia  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/06/2026
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Role Summary

The AI Engineer/Developer is a senior technical professional responsible for designing, deploying, governing, and optimizing enterprise AI solutions within secure and regulated environments. This role focuses on Azure AI technologies, Microsoft ecosystem integrations, agentic AI solutions, and responsible AI practices. The position collaborates with technical and business stakeholders to develop scalable AI capabilities while supporting security, privacy, governance, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and operate AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, including model orchestration, evaluation pipelines, and responsible AI controls.
  • Design and manage agentic AI solutions, including multi-step workflows, tool-enabled agents, and autonomous orchestration patterns.
  • Develop and implement enterprise AI capabilities across Microsoft Azure data, security, identity, and AI services.
  • Integrate AI solutions with enterprise governance frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, privacy standards, and data classification policies.
  • Collaborate with AI architects and technical stakeholders to design, refine, and optimize AI solutions and establish standards for prompt engineering and use-case evaluation.
  • Measure and evaluate AI deployments to demonstrate business value, performance, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Develop detailed architecture diagrams documenting AI system designs, data flows, integrations, and system interactions.
  • Manage AI solution deployment lifecycles, including updates, versioning, change management, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise and present AI capabilities, performance, and outcomes.
  • Optimize AI solutions through model refinement, prompt enhancement, performance tuning, and ongoing capability improvements.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing enterprise AI environments within secure or regulated settings.
  • Hands-on experience deploying and operationalizing AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, including agentic workflows and evaluation pipelines.
  • Experience translating business requirements and use cases into deployed AI capabilities.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Security Copilot, and integrations with Azure data, security, and identity services.
  • Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.
  • Proficiency with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies for developing AI agents, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
  • Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 – $80.00 USD Hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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