Sr. AI Database Developer

Job Type: Full Time Location: Rockville, MD Travel: Possibly across US Job Type: Full Time Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred Required Experience: 10 years of relevant experience  Degrees may be substituted for years of experience: 8 years of experience   Description PingWind is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Sr. AI Database Developer with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join the PingWind team supporting Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, MD. As a Sr. AI Database Developer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products. Your responsibilities will include developing database code, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software to our stakeholders and users. Responsibilities •    Design, develop, and maintain databases and database code •    Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions. •    Ensure database performance, security, and data integrity •    Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data migration and integration •    Implement the AHRQ Artificial Intelligence strategy •    Work closely with software developers and analysts to support application database needs •    Troubleshoot database issues and optimize performance using indexing and query tuning •    Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies •    Monitor database health, resource utilization, and optimize database configurations •    Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices •    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality software releases Required Qualifications •    Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field •    10 years of relevant experience  •    Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering •    Generative AI and large language models •    AI solution architecture and systems engineering •    AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring •    Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments •    Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management Preferred Qualifications •    Strong proficiency in SQL and database management systems  •    Experience with database development tools like PL/SQL Developer •    Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning •    Familiarity with cloud database services •    Experience with data warehousing and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) •    Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. •    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills •    CSM or…