job summary: This Senior AI/ML Productization Engineer role is a core member of the AI Innovation Team, driving the next generation of data intelligence by applying advanced analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to transform critical business and clinical decision-making. You will design, build, and deploy intelligent, data-driven applications and platforms that leverage machine learning. You will work across the full stack-from back-end APIs and databases to front-end user experiences-to prototype, productize, and scale innovative technology solutions, ensuring that AI concepts are translated into practical, scalable systems that improve organizational outcomes. You thrive at the intersection of engineering and innovation, translating ideas into working products. You are comfortable working in a dynamic, experimental, cross-functional environment, committed to building with purpose, speed, and excellence. location: San Diego, California job type: Contract salary: $55 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and deploy full stack applications supporting AI and data-driven insights (e.g., React, Node.js, Python). API and Architecture: Build scalable APIs and microservices to integrate machine learning models, data pipelines, and operational systems. Front-End Integration: Develop intuitive front-end interfaces for visualization, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop AI interactions. ML Operationalization (MLOps): Partner with data scientists to operationalize AI models and integrate them into production workflows. DevOps and Cloud: Collaborate with DevOps, DataOps, and Cloud teams to ensure scalable, secure deployment and contribute to Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs) and build Proof-of-Concept projects to demonstrate value and guide technology adoption. Compliance: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security compliance (HITRUST, HIPAA). Code Quality: Write clean, testable, well-documented code following software engineering best practices and contribute to reusable AI service frameworks. qualifications: Required Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). - Experience: 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience across planning, building, delivering, and maintaining high-quality software systems. - Full Stack Technology: Proven experience in front-end technologies (React or Angular) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, or Java). - Data & APIs: Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Chroma, or similar) and expertise in building and consuming REST and GraphQL APIs. - AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with AI/ML model serving, integrating APIs (OpenAI, Azure AI, Vertex AI, etc.), and building data workflows. - Cloud & Containerization: Strong understanding of cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD. - Mindset: Commitment to software quality, data privacy, and security compliance (HIPAA, HITRUST). Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in healthcare, pharmacy, or PBM environments. - Familiarity with data engineering and MLOps practices (ETL pipelines, feature stores). - Exposure to LLM-based applications, prompt engineering, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems. - Knowledge of visualization and reporting tools (Superset or Streamlit). Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.