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Strong foundational understanding of modern AI and agentic application patterns, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and agent-based system design. Hands-on experience building backend services, APIs, and production systems. Experience working across architecture, data, and platform concerns rather than only within a narrow laye.\nPreferred Qualifications\nTrack record of building or scaling a delivery capability (e.g., solutions engineering, forward deployment, platform engineering) within a large enterprise or regulated environment. \nDemonstrated experience delivering AI, data, or workflow-heavy solutions at scale in regulated environments, with accountability for production outcomes. 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