AI / Python Developer#26-09616

Pittsburgh, PA

Dallas, TX

Cleveland, OH

Onsite

Contract

Starts 9/28/2026

Ends 12/31/2026

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking an AI / Python Developer for a hybrid position with a Major Financial Institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX. This is a 3+ month contract opportunity.

This role is focused on a critical migration and refactoring of an enterprise-grade RAG platform on Azure AI Services. The core task involves re-platforming the current Semantic Kernel orchestration layer to the Microsoft Agent Framework. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in this specific migration, rebuilding the orchestration layer using Python/Django while preserving existing API contracts and deploying the solution on OpenShift.

Responsibilities:

Refactor the platform's orchestration layer from Semantic Kernel to the Microsoft Agent Framework

Rebuild the orchestration layer using Python and Django without breaking existing API contracts, RBAC, and permissions

Re-platform SK Native Plugins, Function Calling, Prompt Templates, Memory/Chat History, and Planners/Agents onto the Agent Framework's model

Preserve retrieval, reranking, prompt assembly, and citation paths within the Azure AI Services/RAG environment

Deploy migrated microservices on OpenShift (OCP)

Implement observability and evaluation using Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry to confirm quality parity

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience refactoring Semantic Kernel plugins, planners, function calling, and memory to Microsoft Agent Framework agents/workflows
• Strong proficiency in Python / Django
• Experience with Azure AI Services / RAG, including Azure AI Search (hybrid retrieval, semantic ranking) and Azure OpenAI (inference + embeddings)
• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool/connector integration
• Experience with OpenShift / containerization for deploying microservices
• Familiarity with Observability & Evaluation tools like Arize Phoenix and OpenTelemetry instrumentation
• Proficiency with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices

Desired skills:

Experience with Redis Enterprise for caching/session state

Knowledge of Azure APIM for gateway and rate limiting

Pay range: $74.38 - $82.38 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.

The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)

Behavioral Health Platform

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.