AI Technologist

23 hours ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Codetech Full-time

IT Technologist Contractor

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a technical contractor to support development and enhancement of an internal knowledge discovery platform. The role combines hands-on development, semantic search engineering, graph database work, and data integration. The contractor will partner with internal technical staff to upgrade search capabilities, improve system usability, and build future-ready components for potential downstream integrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and enhance semantic search features, including natural-language queries and contextual answer generation.
  • Implement retrieval-augmented pipelines (RAG/GraphRAG), vector embedding storage, and semantic indexing.
  • Build and maintain graph database components (e.g., Neo4j/Cypher or equivalent).
  • Integrate LLM-based services (e.g., Azure OpenAI) through secure APIs.
  • Implement or support backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, or similar frameworks.
  • Develop SQL-based reporting and analytics (using SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle).
  • Support ETL automation and data normalization across content sources.
  • Contribute to UI/UX design for search and discovery interfaces.
  • · Assist with project documentation, workflow definition, and technical handoff.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

· Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field)


SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Experience building AI-powered search or semantic search systems
  • Strong knowledge of vector embeddings, RAG/GraphRAG, or equivalent retrieval frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with graph databases (Neo4j/Cypher or comparable)
  • Proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript or similar backend technologies
  • Experience with SQL databases and reporting/analytics
  • Familiarity with integrating LLM endpoints (Azure OpenAI or similar)
  • Strong comfort working with APIs and modern development workflows

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with GraphQL/Apollo
  • ETL automation background
  • Front-end/UI experience (HTML/CSS/JavaScript frameworks)
  • Experience working with knowledge systems, search tools, or content platforms
  • Ability to work independently with periodic check-ins
  • Strong documentation and communication skills


Required Skills :

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Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No