AI Application Developer

Title: Application Developer

Location:  Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002 (Hybrid)

CJIS required: YES

PPA #: 13598

Job Description: 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Developer to design, build, and deploy intelligent automation platforms supporting court operations, permitting workflows, and real-time translation services. This role will lead the development of scalable, secure, and compliant AI-driven solutions across multiple initiatives, leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Azure-native development, AI/ML integration, and secure system architecture within highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Delivery

• Design, build, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions for:
  • CORA (Court Operations & Record Automation): Transcription, summarization, document classification, and evidence extraction
  • PermitIQ (Permitting Automation Platform): Administrative completeness review, document extraction/classification, and applicant guidance
  • LinguaLink (Real-Time Translation Intelligence): Multilingual translation pipelines using responsible AI practices
• Develop scalable AI agent frameworks and automation workflows
• Ensure seamless integration with court systems, county platforms, and CCO systems

Azure Development & Integration

• Build and integrate Azure-native components across:
  • Data pipelines and orchestration
  • Application services and APIs
  • AI and cognitive services
  • Security and networking infrastructure
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

AI & Data Engineering

• Develop and deploy AI models for NLP tasks including transcription, summarization, classification, and translation
• Implement responsible AI practices, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and transparency
• Integrate AI services (including Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services) into production workflows

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all solutions meet InfoSec, data governance, and regulatory compliance requirements (including HIPAA where applicable)
• Implement secure architecture using Azure Key Vault, VNets, and secure endpoints
• Maintain thorough documentation for compliance and audit readiness

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and refine technical solutions
• Support user onboarding and post-deployment stabilization
• Provide training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to internal teams

Required Technical Skills

Microsoft Azure

• Data & Integration: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL/Managed Instance, Azure Storage (Blob, ADLS)
• Application Development: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure DevOps (CI/CD, repositories, secrets management)
• AI & Cognitive Services: Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, AI model deployment
• Security & Networking: Azure Key Vault, Virtual Networks, firewalls, secure endpoints

Core Competencies

• AI/ML development with a focus on NLP and automation
• API design and system integration
• Cloud architecture and distributed systems
• Data governance and compliance frameworks
• DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation

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