Artificial Intelligence Engineer ( MLOPS Engineer )

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: AI Engineer (AI-Powered Agents, Knowledge Graphs, & Maps)
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: OnsiteRole : Full TimeAbout Us : ZCS is a leader in cloud and IT transformation services, focusing on providing Managed Azure Services, Cloud Security, and Governance & Compliance solutions. We help our clients optimize their Azure investments while securing and scaling their cloud environments. We are looking for an experienced Azure Administrator with strong automation and scripting skills to join our growing team and support our mission of delivering top-tier cloud solutions.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an AI Engineer with deep expertise in building AI-powered agents, designing and implementing knowledge graphs, and optimizing business processes through AI-driven solutions. The role also requires hands-on experience in AI Operations (AI Ops), including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), model monitoring, and retraining. The ideal candidate will have experience working with open-source or commercial large language models (LLMs) and be proficient in using platforms like Azure Machine Learning Studio or Google Vertex AI to scale AI solutions effectively.Key Responsibilities:

• AI Agent Development: Design, build, and deploy AI-powered agents for applications such as virtual assistants, customer service bots, and task automation systems using LLMs and other AI models.
• Knowledge Graph Implementation: Develop and implement knowledge graphs for enterprise data integration, enhancing the retrieval, structuring, and management of large datasets to support decision-making.
• AI-Driven Process Optimization: Collaborate with business units to optimize workflows using AI-driven solutions, automating decision-making processes and improving operational efficiency.
• AI Ops (MLOps): Implement robust AI/ML pipelines that follow CI/CD best practices to ensure continuous integration and deployment of AI models across different environments.
• Model Monitoring and Maintenance: Establish processes for real-time model monitoring, including tracking performance, drift detection, and accuracy of models in production environments.
• Model Retraining and Optimization: Develop automated or semi-automated pipelines for model retraining based on changes in data patterns or model performance. Implement processes to ensure continuous improvement and accuracy of AI solutions.
• Cloud and ML Platforms: Utilize platforms such as Azure Machine Learning Studio, Google Vertex AI, and open-source frameworks for end-to-end model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deploy scalable AI solutions that deliver business impact.
• MLOps Tools: Leverage MLOps tools for version control, model deployment, monitoring, and automated retraining processes to ensure operational stability and scalability of AI systems.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize models for scalability and performance, identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an AI Engineer, focusing on AI-powered agent development, knowledge graphs, AI-driven process optimization, and MLOps practices.
• Proficiency in working with large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-3/4, GPT-J, BLOOM, or similar, including both open-source and commercial variants.
• Experience with knowledge graph technologies, including ontology design and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, AWS Neptune).
• AI Ops/MLOps Expertise: Hands-on experience with AI/ML CI/CD pipelines, automated model deployment, and continuous model monitoring in production environments.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks for model lifecycle management, such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or similar.
• Strong skills in Python, Java, or similar languages, and proficiency in building, deploying, and monitoring AI models.
• Solid experience in natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including building conversational AI, entity recognition, and text generation models.
• Model Monitoring & Retraining: Expertise in setting up automated pipelines for model retraining, monitoring for drift, and ensuring the continuous performance of deployed models.
• Experience in using cloud platforms like Azure Machine Learning Studio, Google Vertex AI, or similar cloud-based AI/ML tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with building or integrating conversational AI agents using platforms like Microsoft Bot Framework, Rasa, or Dialogflow.
• Familiarity with AI-driven business process automation and RPA integration using AI/ML models.
• Knowledge of advanced AI-driven process optimization tools and techniques, including AI orchestration for enterprise workflows.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to support scalable AI/ML model deployment.
• Certification in Azure AI Engineer Associate, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, or relevant MLOps-related certifications is a plus

Preferred candidate profile

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