Lead AI and Data Solutions Engineer

Lead AI and Data Solutions Engineer Remote 6 months Contract to Hire Those authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered. We are not able to sponsor at this time. Our Client is seeking an experienced Lead AI and Data Solution Engineer to drive the development, integration, and deployment of advanced AI, data engineering, and cloud-based solutions. This is a full-time remote opportunity. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum Experience 8+ years of experience in data engineering, AI solution development, or related roles. Proven expertise in large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Good working experience developing and integrating AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, including prompt engineering, RAG, and enterprise application integration. Strong experience with Snowflake and AWS services (Glue, S3, Lambda, SageMaker, etc.). Experience in the financial services or mortgage industry is preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. Our Client does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks, data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. Hands-on experience with LLM deployment, fine-tuning, and integration. Proficiency in agentic AI design patterns and implementation. Expertise in Model Context Protocol (MCP) for context-aware model deployment and management. Strong knowledge of Snowflake, AWS, and advanced data modeling. Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Our Client built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, Our Client provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services. We support a broad portfolio of products for our clients with full lifecycle management. Our market-leading, cloud-based, end-to-end platform executes transactions on an extraordinary scale which has bolstered liquidity in the secondary mortgage market, one of the largest and most important financial markets in the world. Our unique approach to securitization combines the best minds in financial services with the know-how, flexibility, and innovation of leading technologists. Responsibilities: Job Information The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data engineering, agentic AI systems, large language models (LLMs), and Model Context Protocol (MCP). The preferred candidate will bring deep experience with AWS and Snowflake services, including a strong understanding of security best practices for cloud-based AI and data solutions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can design scalable, secure, and innovative data pipelines and AI solutions that deliver business value. Key Job Functions Solution Engineering: Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices. LLM and Agentic AI: Architect, implement, and optimize large language models and agentic AI workflows for business automation and decision support. Framework Expertise: Design and deploy AI solutions using leading frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and n8n for scalable agent orchestration, workflow automation, and integration with business systems Model Context Protocol (MCP): Develop, integrate, and manage MCP-based solutions to enhance model interpretability, context management, and deployment at scale. Cloud and Data Engineering: Leverage AWS and Snowflake to build scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines for structured and unstructured data. Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including other technology, business, risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders, to deliver integrated solutions. Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in AI, data engineering, and cloud computing, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Governance and Compliance: Ensure all solutions meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements relevant to the financial services industry. Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. JPC-7006