Remote Contract - Senior AI Platform Engineer with Agentic AI & MCP (experience building & deploying production-grade AI/agent platforms is a MUST)

Please send current resumes directly to bhagyashree.yewle@yoh.com Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagyashreeyewle/ Senior AI Platform Engineer with Agentic AI & MCP (experience building & deploying production-grade AI/agent platforms is a MUST) - 100% Remote Contract working EST Hours Location: Preferred local candidates but open to 100% remote working EST HOURS. This is a long term contract. Open to W2 and CTC Contractors ***FROM HIRING MANAGER: Candidates relying heavily on AI-assisted code generation and unable to clearly explain core technical decisions or underlying system design will not work for this role*** This role supports our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) by enabling developers and improving the overall development experience and R&D productivity. The focus is on introducing agentic AI capabilities into existing developer workflows in a practical, production-ready way. This is an enablement role, not a product role. MUST HAVE SKILLS MUST have a sofware engineering background building complex applications using Java and Python. A Platform engineering background/mindset. Agentic AI experience is critical. Someone who has already built agentic AI solutions (Build VS Buy), can deliver quickly while advise and upskill the team through real implementation. This person is expected to be the agentic AI subject-matter expertHave demonstrable experience building and deploying production-grade AI/agent platformsDemonstrate strong ownership of code (including testing and debugging)Have deep familiarity with agent orchestration frameworks and platform-level concernsCan confidently explain system design decisions without relying on tooling assistanceStrong Java & Python fundamentalsWriting production-grade, scalable codeTesting practices and debugging ownershipDeep understanding of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangGraph), MCP protocols (Understand how to set up and run MCP servers), checkpointers/state persistence, HITL patternsArchitectural decision-making and ability to justify implementation choicesDeployment and productionization of agent systemsEstimated Min Rate: $75.00 Estimated Max Rate: $90.00 What's In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)MetLife Voluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401K Retirement Savings PlanDirect Deposit & weekly epayrollReferral Bonus ProgramsCertification and training opportunitiesNote: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice