IT Python & AI Programming Expert Location: Remote Job ID: ATR 17630 Job Description Job Title: Python & AI Programming Expert Location: Fully Remote Eligibility: Candidate must be a US Citizen willing to obtain a Public Trust clearance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Description: This position would be aligned to the USPS Office of Chief Information Officer (CIO) Architecture, Strategy, & Innovation (CASI). The position is under the Technology & Infrastructure Innovation Program which requires an IT Python & AI Programming Expert to support the team with practical application of Core Python Concepts demonstrating a track record of building and deploying Python applications or scripts that address IT operational needs, automate processes, or handle data management. Additionally, candidates will need to demonstrate experience with data acquisition, cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation using Python tools and techniques for building robust analysis on large scale data sets. HOW AN IT PYTHON & AI PROGRAMMING EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: - Experience deploying python applications in cloud service production environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), potentially leveraging containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Experience in applying principles like version control (Git), writing clear and testable code, participating in code reviews, and using continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. - Demonstrated understanding and implementation of data science solutions such as data pipelining, feature engineering, or creation of Machine Learning Models. - Proficiency using managed AI/ML services provided by cloud platforms to streamline development, deployment, and management of data science applications. - A demonstrated awareness and application of ethical guidelines for data science solutioning, including addressing bias, ensuring data privacy, and implementing secure coding practices in Python-based solutions. - Data science tasks such as data acquisition, data cleaning, and feature extraction. - Develop and demonstrate proof-of-concepts (PoC); independently or in a team. - Create technical diagrams and documentation to show PoC implementations and potential production implementation. - Researching and presenting to teammates on the latest tools/packages/capabilities being developed. - Make recommendations on relevant tools/packages to use for production environments. - Work with relevant governance committees to document and obtain approval for exploratory data science efforts. - Consulting with members of architecture teams to identify potential automation solutions which may include AI/ML. - Collaborating with cross functional teams on holistic AI/ML solutions. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Required Experience: - 13+ years of hands-on experience Education: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent experience – not required. Required skills: - Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders. - Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io. - Proficiency in creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word. - Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. - Proficiency creating data representations, charts and reports in tools such as Microsoft’s Excel worksheets and Power BI. - Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/present recommendations and reports. - Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions. - Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions. - Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering. - Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization. - Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise ecosystems. - API development and integration. - Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases. Desired Skills: - Hands on experience building MCP servers and integration with Agentic AI workflows. Location: - Remote Security Clearance Level: - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting - This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years. 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