Architecture AI Analyst

Duration: 12+ months Location: Onsite 3-4 days/week in Charlotte, NC Design scalable AI architectures that combine machine learning, large language models (LLMs), backend services, and enterprise data. Build solutions using Anthropic Claude models, Java, Python, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector search to solve financial-services use cases. Partner with senior consultants, data science teams, and architecture AI practitioners while mentoring junior team members. Requirements: • 3+ years of professional AI/ML software development experience. • Experience integrating Anthropic Claude APIs, including Messages API, tool use, and system prompt design. • Hands-on experience with Python for ML development, scripting, data processing, and AI pipeline construction. • Financial Services Loan Management experience. Responsibilities: • Design AI-oriented architectures integrating machine learning models with LLM capabilities. • Develop backend services using Java with AI integration layers using Python. • Implement Anthropic Claude solutions covering prompt engineering, tool use, and multi-turn conversations. • Build AI pipelines covering data ingestion, preprocessing, model inference, and output post-processing. • Design RAG patterns with vector search for enterprise data integration. • Conduct technical reviews while contributing to architectural decision records (ADRs). • Identify performance bottlenecks within AI-driven systems. • Evaluate scalability concerns across AI architectures. • Contribute to AI knowledge-sharing initiatives. 26-00876