Contract Title or Role: AI Engineer - Azure - -Previous experience in the asset management industry required Compensation: $70.00 Plus Hourly Rate commensurate with experience Location: 100% Remote Length of Contract: 6 months+ MUST HAVE • Previous experience in the asset management industry required Position Description: Are you an experienced AI Engineer Contractor with expertise in the Azure ecosystem, specifically in machine learning and AI tools? We are seeking a highly skilled individual to develop and deploy AI solutions that enhance our business operations and efficiency. This role will also involve coaching and mentoring existing team members to build their knowledge and skills in Azure-based AI technologies. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with data science, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement AI solutions on Azure. • Develop and deploy containerized solutions for AI deployments using GitLab CI/CD pipelines. • Recommend best practices for building scalable, secure, and efficient AI solutions. • Initial focus will be on delivering outcomes related to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). • Fine-tune existing large language models (LLMs). • Develop predictive models, risk models, and other solutions to support business decision-making. • Optimize Azure infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency. • Integrate AI models and tools into existing systems. • Provide strategic guidance on AI and machine learning. Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in AI engineering, with a focus on the Azure ecosystem. • Previous experience in the asset management industry required • Proficiency in Python and other relevant programming languages for AI development. • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, data engineering, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Experience in the full machine learning lifecycle, from data collection to model deployment and monitoring. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Proven experience mentoring and coaching teams, with the ability to elevate the technical skills of others. Education & Certifications: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) preferred. Equal Opportunity Statement: RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay Transparency: RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices. Disclaimer: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. About RCM: RCM is a leading provider of Business, IT, and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial marketplace. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.