Senior AI Technical Lead, Data Developer

Koniag Government Services

. Lead AI initiatives from conception to deployment as the primary technical point of contact for the Department of the Interior customer .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI initiatives and developing scalable AI/ML solutions using Python and Microsoft Azure. Proficient in data engineering practices, including ETL processes, SQL optimization, and integration with Power Apps and Power Automate.

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AI/ML Project LeadershipExpert Python ProgrammingAdvanced SQL ProficiencyMicrosoft Azure DevelopmentData Pipeline Architecture

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLETL ProcessesData ManipulationData ModelingAI FrameworksAzure Cognitive ServicesOpenAI APIPandasNumPy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAzure SQLAzure Data FactoryPower AppsPower AutomateAzure SynapseBlob Storage

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Data Engineer AssociateAzure AI Engineer Associate

Industry Keywords

Department of the InteriorFederal Client SupportGovernment ContractorGenerative AIRetrieval-Augmented GenerationLLM OrchestrationLangChainSemantic Kernel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureETLNumpyPandasPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead AI initiatives from conception to deployment as the primary technical point of contact for the Department of the Interior customer
Build and deploy practical AI/ML solutions using Python, Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI API, or open-source frameworks
Translate Department of the Interior stakeholder requirements into scalable technical AI data solutions
Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and database schemas
Write production-ready Python code for data manipulation, automation, and AI integration
Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and relational database structures
Architect data environments within Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL, Data Factory, and Blob Storage
Connect data backends with Power Apps and Power Automate workflows to deliver user-facing AI tools
Support a federal client’s business and IT modernization project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8–10 years in data development, software engineering, or data engineering
At least 3 years leading technical AI/ML projects
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Expert-level Python programming skills focused on data manipulation with Pandas and NumPy and AI frameworks
Advanced SQL proficiency, data modeling, and performance tuning
Hands-on experience developing within Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, or Azure OpenAI services
Proven experience integrating backend data structures and APIs with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate
Ability to clear a federal background investigation to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance
Prior experience supporting the Department of the Interior or other federal agencies as a government contractor is preferred
Relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate are preferred
Experience implementing Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain and Semantic Kernel is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement