• Tech stack: Python, JavaScript (Vue/Node), OpenAI APIs, Azure Cloud
• Build greenfield generative AI tools — chat models, search engines & more
• Fast-paced, high-trust team shipping working code every fortnight

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage a Senior AI Software Engineer. This position is located in their busy Eveleigh, NSW office for an initial 12-month contract.

About the Position
This isn’t your average government tech role. You’ll be joining the only dedicated AI development team within the entire department — a highly agile, product-focused unit tasked with creating generative AI tools that have never been built before.

They’re not maintaining legacy systems — they’re building custom search engines, chat models, and generative AI applications from scratch to support students and teachers across NSW. You’ll collaborate closely with a team of developers and data scientists to translate models into production-ready, scalable tools — with a particular focus on Python, JavaScript (Node/Vue), Azure, and OpenAI technologies.

This is a highly dynamic, forward-thinking environment with fortnightly sprints, a supportive but high-performance culture, and a real appetite for experimentation. If you’re excited by learning on the fly, shipping new features fast, and helping an entire department understand what’s possible with AI — this is the place.

Duties

• Build greenfield AI-powered tools in Python and JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, or similar)
• Translate AI models and prompt engineering work into working, scalable software
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers in sprint-based development cycles
• Design and deploy modern cloud-based applications (Azure)
• Engage in fast-paced, problem-solving-focused environments
• Advocate for AI adoption and help demystify its use to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements/Skills

• 5+ years of software engineering experience (Python and JavaScript essential)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, full-stack architecture, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
• Experience with AI/ML tools — especially language models, generative AI, and OpenAI APIs
• Ability to work across unknowns — flexibility and self-learning are key
• Experience delivering functional code within sprint cycles (fortnightly in this case)

Benefits working with this Client

• Join a trailblazing AI team shaping the future of government tech
• Build entirely new systems — not just improve old ones
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment that rewards curiosity and innovation

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 04/08/2025 5PM
Consultant: Hayden
Email for questions only: [email protected]
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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