Government and Public Sector - Service Delivery Center - AI Solution Senior Developer

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Government & Public Sector - Service Delivery Center – AI & Data – AI Solution Development – Senior Analyst From strategy to execution The Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas and achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational knowledge from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to protect the nation and serve the public, increase public safety, improve healthcare for military members, veterans, and citizens, deliver essential public services, and help those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. The opportunity The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, U.S.-based professionals who work closely with EY engagement teams to deliver project-based work and managed services to government clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice. We currently have an opportunity for an AI Solution Development Senior to join our growing AI & Data practice. In this role, you will design and build innovative AI-enabled solutions, including proofs of concept, prototypes, reusable accelerators, and production-ready applications. You will own defined features or technical workstreams and contribute throughout the solution lifecycle, from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with engagement teams, technical specialists, and client stakeholders to translate defined business and mission needs into working technology. Your primary focus will be hands-on technical delivery, solution quality, and the successful completion of assigned workstreams. Your Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, and improve AI-enabled applications, proofs of concept, prototypes, and reusable technical componentsOwn defined features or technical workstreams and coordinate their delivery from initial requirements through implementationTranslate business, functional, and technical requirements into solution components, development tasks, acceptance criteria, and testable outcomesDevelop AI-enabled web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologiesIntegrate generative AI models and services into applications using APIs, cloud services, and approved open-source frameworksBuild retrieval-augmented generation solutions, enterprise-search capabilities, intelligent assistants, and AI-enabled workflow automationsDevelop APIs, application services, data integrations, prompt workflows, and connections to enterprise data sourcesContribute to the evaluation of technical approaches, frameworks, models, and tools based on solution requirements, client environments, security considerations, and delivery constraintsSupport the progression of successful proofs of concept into secure, maintainable, and scalable solutions when required by the engagementApply development standards related to source control, testing, code review, documentation, security, deployment, and maintainabilityWrite clear, testable, and maintainable code aligned with established solution patterns and development standardsReview code, technical deliverables, test results, and supporting documentation produced by other team membersIdentify technical risks, dependencies, defects, and blockers, and communicate them promptly to engagement and delivery leadershipTroubleshoot and resolve complex application, model-integration, data, performance, and deployment issuesGuide Staff professionals in completing development tasks, following team standards, and resolving technical challengesCoordinate with developers, data engineers, AI and machine learning specialists, designers, and other engagement professionalsParticipate in client and engagement-team discussions to clarify requirements, explain technical decisions, demonstrate working solutions, and communicate delivery progressCreate and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, data flows, integration details, configuration guidance, test evidence, and deployment instructionsContribute reusable components, proven development patterns, and lessons learned that can improve delivery across engagementsStay current on relevant developments in generative AI, application development, cloud services, data engineering, and responsible AIDeliver engagement-specific responsibilities in accordance with established scope, quality, schedule, security, and client requirements Skills And Attributes For Success Strong hands-on development skills and the ability to independently deliver defined AI application features or technical workstreamsUnderstanding of generative AI application patterns, including model integration, prompting, retrieval-augmented generation, grounding, and enterprise-data connectionsAbility to translate requirements and technical designs into working, testable, and maintainable softwareExperience applying structured software engineering practices, including source control, testing, code review, documentation, and deploymentAbility to balance rapid prototyping with security, reliability, usability, and long-term maintainabilityStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across application, integration, data, and AI componentsAbility to evaluate implementation options and make practical technical recommendations within established architecture and delivery constraintsAbility to own work through completion, identify dependencies, and clearly communicate progress, risks, and blockersAbility to review the work of Staff professionals and provide clear, constructive technical guidanceStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, secure, and maintainable work productsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to technical and nontechnical stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple assignments and meet delivery commitments in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative working style and the ability to build productive relationships across distributed EY and client teamsCommitment to continuous learning, responsible AI, quality, and professional development To qualify for the role, you must have Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance or higherMust have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3–5+ years of related professional experienceMust be comfortable working in-person as neededRelevant hands-on experience developing software, data, AI, analytics, or automation solutionsDevelopment experience with Python and a modern backend framework such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, or a similar technologyExperience with JavaScript or TypeScript and a modern front-end framework such as React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or a similar technologyExperience integrating generative AI models or services into applications through APIs, cloud services, or approved open-source frameworksExperience developing APIs, application services, data integrations, or secure connections to enterprise data sourcesExperience developing or deploying applications within a cloud environment such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or a comparable platformWorking knowledge of SQL, relational or nonrelational databases, data ingestion, data transformation, and data-quality conceptsExperience with software development lifecycle practices, source control, testing, code review, technical documentation, and deployment processesExperience independently owning features, components, or defined technical workstreamsStrong communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsFlexibility and ability to work effectively with nationally distributed teamsAbility to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, track open issues, and communicate risks or blockersExcellent English-language skills, both written and verbal Consistent with EY’s collaborative working model, the role is expected to include 60% in-person engagement in support of effective teaming and delivery, subject to client and business requirements. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience building retrieval-augmented generation solutions using vector databases, enterprise-search services, embeddings, and related technologiesExperience developing intelligent assistants, AI-enabled workflow solutions, or agent-based applicationsExperience moving AI proofs of concept into secure and maintainable application environmentsExperience with cloud-native application services, containers, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, or application monitoringExperience with Microsoft Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock, or comparable AI platformsFamiliarity with open-source language models, model evaluation, inference optimization, or model fine-tuningFamiliarity with responsible AI, privacy, security, accessibility, and human-centered AI development practicesExperience developing solutions for government clients or within environments that require formal security, documentation, and approval processesExperience guiding junior developers or reviewing the work of other technical team membersRelevant technical, cloud, AI, agile delivery, or software-development certifications What We Look For We are looking for delivery-focused developers who enjoy turning ideas and requirements into working technology. You should be comfortable independently owning features or technical workstreams, solving difficult development problems, and helping less experienced team members produce high-quality results. We value professionals who combine curiosity about emerging technology with disciplined engineering practices. The successful candidate will be able to build rapidly when exploring a new idea while also understanding the testing, documentation, security, and maintainability required to deliver dependable solutions. What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $65,500 to $134,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,600 to $152,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. 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