E T Consultant – AI Engineering

E T Consultant – AI Engineering

Description

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

About the Department:

The mission of the Corporate Information Technologies Department (CIT) is to use technology to enable IFC’s strategic priorities and to support business and operations. By acting as the technology partner and business enabler, the department provides state-of-art IT solutions to support IFC’s operations. CIT is seeking an experienced IT professional to augment the application development and innovation group.

Roles and Responsibilities for Senior Application Developer - AI:

The Data Scientist for Generative AI Solutions (ET Consultant) will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying generative AI models that can create new content or data based on training data sets. The role will focus on leveraging Azure OpenAI and Azure Cloud services to build enterprise-level solutions that meet the specific needs of the organization.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Education/Experience:

o A Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience.

• Technical Expertise:

o Proven experience in consuming, fine-tuning and deploying generative AI solutions.
o Strong background in machine learning and natural language processing.
o Experience with Azure OpenAI services and Azure Cloud infrastructure.
o Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
o Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
o Experience with Azure services such as Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake.
o Knowledge of RESTful API development for model deployment.
o Experience in managing projects with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving business objectives.

• Communication and Documentation Skills: The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. They should be able to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients. Strong documentation skills are also important for creating technical documentation and user guides.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Abilities: The candidate should have a strong problem-solving mindset and be able to troubleshoot and debug issues in applications. They should be able to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Organization and Time Management: The candidate should be well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. They should have the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work. Ability to exercise technical vision while collaborating with other architects/engineers.
• Proven experience of collaborating with business partners and technical teams to develop technical requirements and design robust and flexible data solutions in alignment with the enterprise strategy.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: The candidate should have a passion for learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. They should be adaptable to new tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in developing systems that leverage multiple cloud services in Azure (preferred) and/or AWS, especially in data technologies.
• Working knowledge of integration patterns and CI/CD pipelines.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The candidate should be a team player and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA engineers, and project managers. They should be able to work in an agile development environment and actively participate in team discussions and meetings.
• Must be a clear and logical thinker with an open and innovative mind, and the ability to think outside the box.
• The ability to handle tough deadlines, and multiple demands from multiple sources.
• Positive attitude and highest ethical standards are a must.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.