Large Language Model (LLM) Developer for Azure

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning minority and female owned federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Large Language Model (LLM) Developer for Azure to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Work in Harmonia's Innovation Factory and on our Research & Development Teams to ideate with our business portfolio managers and client users new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions.

Design, develop, test, and maintain new AI applications for demonstration to Innovation Factory physical and virtual visitors.

Keep abreast and apply new developments Generative AI and Large Language Model (LMM) from industry and academia.

Develop for Harmonia's business lines of operation aids, guides, and white papers to help their developers apply AI knowledge engineering and content curation to reduce human toil and foster creative human work at Harmonia's Public Sector clients. Qualifications:

Ability to talk with users and perform ideation to envision new applications that can improve the

Python application development using either OpenAI application programming interfaces (APIs) or Azure OpenAI Services

Expertise in at least one Generative AI and LLM package, preferably OpenAI models, otherwise in alternatives (e.g., Amazon Titan and Bedrock)

Ability to write understandable, testable, reusable, and efficient code

Experience in prompt engineering

Understanding of cloud security

Experience using YAML for cloud automation

Expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & fine-tuning

Experience in CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) pipeline

Administration skills for Azure test and development instances

Experience testing and verifying AI applications

Understanding of AI Safety principles

Familiarity with AI-related components in the Microsoft ecosystem, such as AI Builder, Syntex, Azure AI Search, Copilot, Graph, Microsoft Fabric, and AI components accessible from Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft "Azure AI Engineer Associate: AI-102" certification is desirable Location: McLean, VA or Blacksburg, VA preferred. Remote work is permitted.

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Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:

Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"

Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion

Great Place to Work Certification for five years running

A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company

A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company

Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years

Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family

100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options

100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance

Veterans Cohort

Gym membership reimbursement

401(k) matching

Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching

Flexible-schedules and teleworking options

Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off

Adoption Expense Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days

Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family

Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!

Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!

Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact .