AI Engineer - Python/SQL in Pune, India

AI EngineerExperience: 5 - 7 YearsLocation: Pune (WFO)Key Responsibilities:- Rapidly deliver business-driven AI solutions by integrating existing cloud models and APIs, focusing on practical implementation rather than developing new algorithms.- Translate business goals into AI-powered solutions, ensuring technical feasibility through collaboration with squad leads, data scientists, architects, and full stack engineers.- Integrate Google Cloud AI services and models into microservices and workflows to support scalable and maintainable solutions.- Design, implement, deploy, and monitor intelligent agents to support automation and personalization.- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build and GitHub Actions, collaborating closely with DevOps engineers and SREs for robust deployment and monitoring.- Maintain comprehensive documentation including API references, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and conduct internal demos and training sessions.- Ensure all AI solutions comply with corporate policies on responsible AI and ethical standards.Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering.- Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform development (Vertex AI, Document AI, BigQuery ML, Agent Development Framework).- Strong knowledge of third-party LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure OpenAI), mastering prompt and context engineering.- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and development patterns (API-driven, event-driven).- Proven experience with programming languages (SQL & Python is a must).- Knowledge of agentic development frameworks (e.g. Google Agent Development Kit).- Proficient in using coding assistant tools, building POCs rapidly.- Knowledge of BigQuery and CI/CD pipelines in GCP context.- Strong team player with a fast-learning, 'iterate quickly' mindset.- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.- Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a structured, process-oriented approach. (ref:hirist.tech)