Government and Infrastructure - Service Delivery Center - AI Solution 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 and Infrastructure – Service Delivery Center – AI & Data – AI Solution Development – Analyst From strategy to execution The Government and Infrastructure 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 and Infrastructure practice. We currently have an opportunity for an AI Solution Development Staff professional to join our growing AI & Data practice. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative AI-enabled solutions, including proofs of concept, prototypes, reusable accelerators, and applications. Working as part of an experienced technical delivery team, you will develop assigned solution components, test and document your work, troubleshoot technical issues, and build your capabilities across modern application development, generative AI, data integration, and cloud technologies. You will collaborate with EY engagement teams, technical specialists, and other delivery professionals to translate defined requirements into working technology. Your primary focus will be hands-on technical delivery and the production of high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions. Your key responsibilities • Develop, test, document, and improve assigned components of AI-enabled applications, proofs of concept, prototypes, and reusable technical solutions • Work from defined business, functional, and technical requirements to complete development tasks and produce testable outcomes • Develop user-interface components using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks • Develop backend services, APIs, and application logic using Python and related technologies • Integrate approved generative AI models and services into applications using APIs, cloud services, or open-source frameworks • Contribute to retrieval-augmented generation solutions, enterprise-search capabilities, intelligent assistants, and AI-enabled workflow automations • Develop connections among application components, AI services, databases, APIs, and enterprise data sources • Assist with prompt development, model-output evaluation, retrieval testing, and refinement of AI-enabled user experiences • Prepare, transform, validate, and integrate data used by AI-enabled applications • Apply established development standards related to source control, testing, code review, documentation, security, deployment, and maintainability • Write clear, testable, and maintainable code aligned with established solution designs and development patterns • Create unit tests, perform functional testing, and document test results for assigned components • Participate in code reviews and incorporate technical feedback from Senior and Manager professionals • Troubleshoot application, model-integration, data, configuration, and deployment issues with guidance from more experienced team members • Identify and communicate technical risks, dependencies, defects, questions, and blockers that may affect assigned work • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including configuration details, integration information, test evidence, deployment instructions, and user guidance • Participate in internal, engagement-team, and client discussions to clarify requirements, review progress, and demonstrate completed work • Collaborate with developers, data engineers, AI and machine learning specialists, designers, analysts, and other delivery professionals • Learn and apply relevant practices related to responsible AI, privacy, security, accessibility, and human-centered application development • Stay current on relevant developments in generative AI, application development, cloud services, data engineering, and software delivery • Complete engagement-specific responsibilities in accordance with established scope, quality, schedule, security, and client requirements Skills and attributes for success • Interest in building AI-enabled applications and learning modern software-development technologies • Foundational knowledge of generative AI concepts, application development, data integration, or cloud technologies • Ability to translate defined requirements and technical designs into working solution components • Ability to write, test, troubleshoot, and document code • Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including source control, testing, code review, and technical documentation • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and seek assistance when appropriate • Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, secure, and maintainable work products • Ability to receive technical feedback and incorporate it into completed work • Ability to organize assignments, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate progress • Effective written and verbal co