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Freelance Sales Director Global Technology Staffing & Remote Workforce

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Experience: 8+ Years

People Prime is a global talent solutions company specializing in helping organizations build high-performing technology teams through Remote hiring, Staff augmentation, and Offshore delivery models.

Headquartered in India, People Prime connects companies worldwide with highly skilled technology professionals across emerging and advanced digital domains. We enable organizations to scale faster by providing access to a curated network of experienced engineers, AI specialists, data professionals, and technology consultants who can work remotely or as part of distributed global teams.

People Prime focuses on enabling companies to hire high-quality remote technology talent from India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology talent markets. Through our strong recruitment ecosystem and technical screening process, we provide organizations with access to professionals across a wide range of digital and enterprise technologies.

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Machine Learning Engineers: Generative AI Engineers: Prompt Engineers: Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialists: Computer Vision Engineers: AI Model Training & Fine-Tuning Experts
2. Data Engineering & Analytics: Data Engineers, Data Architects: Data Scientists: Big Data Specialists, Data Platform Engineers: Analytics & BI Professionals
3. Cloud & DevOps: Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP): DevOps Engineers: Platform Engineers, Kubernetes Specialists: Infrastructure Automation Experts
4. Software Engineering: Full Stack Developers: Backend Engineers: Frontend Engineers: Mobile Application Developers: Microservices & API Developers
5. Enterprise Platforms: SAP Consultants: Salesforce Experts: ServiceNow Professionals: ERP & Digital Transformation Specialists

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new clients seeking technology staffing or remote engineering teams

• Generate opportunities for contract staffing, staff augmentation, and distributed engineering teams

• Develop relationships with technology companies, startups, and enterprise clients

• Present People Prime’s global talent and offshore delivery capabilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of staffing opportunities

• Collaborate with delivery and recruitment teams in India to fulfill client requirements

• Negotiate client contracts, rate cards, and service agreements

• Track hiring trends in AI, data engineering, cloud, and software development

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in IT staffing business development or recruitment sales

• Proven track record of generating staffing opportunities and closing new clients

• Strong network within technology companies, startups, or enterprise organizations

• Experience selling staff augmentation or contract staffing services

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience selling offshore technology talent or remote engineering teams

• Exposure to hiring in AI, data engineering, cloud, or software development domains

• Understanding of distributed workforce and remote hiring models

Success Metrics:

Success in this role will be measured by:

• New client acquisitions

• Remote staffing requirements generated

• Revenue from staffing engagements

• Successful onboarding of consultants

• Client retention and satisfaction

Performance expectation:

Minimum 4 Contract placements per month

Compensation:

USD 1500 Payable on Every AI/ Technology Contractor Successful onboarding ( Minimum 5 Onboards Expected Every Month )

6% of gross margin for the first 6 months of each engagement

Why Join People Prime:

• Sell high-demand global technology talent solutions

• Work with a scalable offshore delivery model with great cost advantage to clients

• High earning potential with strong commission structure

• Exposure to fast-growing sectors such as AI, cloud, and data engineering

• Opportunity to build long-term partnerships with global technology companies.

SkillStorm is actively seeking full-time Entry Level Software Developers for one our Fortune 100 clients. An ideal candidate is one with a strong technical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning abilities. This is an on-site position.

You will spend 12 weeks collaborating in team-based settings, undertaking diverse, real-world projects to prepare for seamless integration into our clients' operations. Once training is complete, you will be deployed to our enterprise or government clients, ready to have an immediate impact on day one.

Entry Level Software Developer Requirements:

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• Must possess a Bachelor's degree
  
• Must have 9 months+ of TECHNICAL experience
  
• Must be relocatable to multiple different locations and in office
  
• Ability to earn a government security clearance
  
• Possess a strong understanding of programming principles, data structures, algorithms, databases, and SQL, enabling the development of software solutions.
  
• Experience with software development and programming using Java, C#, or similar object-oriented programming language.
  
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. under SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a logical mindset to tackle complex challenges to develop effective and innovative solutions.
  
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
  

Entry Level Software Developer Responsibilities

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• Develop new applications and modify existing applications using programming languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools used by our clients.
  
• Develop well-structured, readable, and efficient code to solve specific tasks or improve existing applications. Adhere to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality software.
  
• Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in software applications, ensuring that the applications run smoothly and efficiently. Provide technical support and problem resolution related to software issues.
  
• Engage in code review sessions with peers to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and learn from others. Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements to optimize performance.
  
• Assist in the deployment and testing of applications to production environments, ensuring that they meet performance benchmarks and are compatible with other system components.
  
• Work closely with other departments, such as quality assurance, project management, and product management, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet predefined objectives. Communicate ongoing activities and results to business sponsors, stakeholders, and management.
  

Where SkillStorm stands out:

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• Competitive salary
  
• Enterprise level technology training and certification
  
• Opportunity to work for enterprise companies and government agencies
  
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance with 401K
  
• Continuous mentorship and support
  

About SkillStorm

Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We design, build, and deploy Stormers from all backgrounds and experience levels in today's in-demand technologies such as AWS, Salesforce, PEGA, ServiceNow, and Appian.

We are committed to hiring and training college graduates and veterans for high-growth technology careers with our enterprise and government clients. Through these dedicated efforts, we are able to build a reliable, exclusive pipeline of high-quality, U.S.-based tech talent with the skills and clearance levels required to support our client's critical technology initiatives.

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Company Description

PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries-a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare -perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.

Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world's most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.

Our Mission:

We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.

Our Values:

To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood.

• Energize the customer relationship:Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.
• Success starts with me:Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.
• Commit to learning:Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.
• Dare to innovate:We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.
• Better together:We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.

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Director of AI

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible – must be US based)

Salary: $250,000 – 280,000 base + bonus

We’re partnering with a global education technology company undergoing a major transformation from a traditional publisher into a data and AI driven digital learning platform. The organization is investing heavily in AI and advanced data capabilities to deliver personalized learning experiences at global scale.

They are hiring a Director of AI to lead a team of AI researchers and data scientists responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions across the enterprise.

The Role:

This is a highly strategic role that combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on architectural oversight. The Director of AI will help define the long-term AI roadmap while working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to bring production AI systems to life.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow a team of AI researchers and data scientists, providing technical mentorship and career development
• Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on Generative AI capabilities
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI and ML systems
• Translate complex technical work into clear insights for both technical and executive stakeholders
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and team resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
• Proven experience leading teams of AI researchers or data scientists
• Deep expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and Generative AI technologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying Generative AI solutions in production environments
• Experience working in large-scale technology or digital product organizations
• Exposure to education technology or learning platforms

This role offers the opportunity to shape the AI strategy for a global platform impacting millions of learners worldwide, while leading a highly technical team working on cutting-edge machine learning systems.

Be a part of our success story. Launch offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to do the best work of their lives in a dynamic and growing company. Through competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, internal advancement opportunities, and recognized community involvement, you will have the chance to create a career you can be proud of. Your new trajectory starts here at Launch!

The Role:

Launch is actively seeking a visionary Solutions Architect / Principal Software Engineering Lead (AI) to design and deliver modern engineering and applied AI solutions across client engagements. This role blends deep hands‑on engineering, architectural leadership, AI system design, and client advisory. You will operate across system design, production‑grade engineering, multi‑agent architectures, cloud platform strategy, and the development of Launch’s AI practice.

Responsibilities Include:

Architecture & Technical Strategy

• Define the technical direction for client engagements end-to-end: discovery, design, build, and production hardening.
• Assess client technology ecosystems and identify high-impact opportunities for AI/ML integration.
• Lead architecture reviews, design sessions, and technology selection across cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into concrete engineering plans with clear scope, milestones, and risk callouts.

AI Engineering & Delivery

• Architect production agentic systems including multi-agent orchestration, agent harnesses, skill/tool composition, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, and inter-agent communication protocols (e.g., A2A, MCP).
• Build and govern MCP server ecosystems: design, deploy, and secure Model Context Protocol integrations connecting AI agents to enterprise data sources, internal APIs, and third-party platforms.
• Define agent skill and capability frameworks including reusable skill libraries, prompt engineering standards, and evaluation harnesses for consistent agent behavior across engagements.
• Architect RAG pipelines, fine-tuning workflows, and model lifecycle infrastructure (training, serving, experiment tracking) as foundational components of agentic systems.
• Integrate AI platforms and APIs (Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic, Vertex AI) into production systems with enterprise-grade reliability, cost governance, and observability.
• Establish AI-native development practices: embed tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot into team workflows with standards for AI-assisted code review, test generation, and documentation.
• Design evaluation and observability infrastructure including LLM eval frameworks, red-teaming, behavioral drift detection, and production monitoring across tool call chains, latency, and failure modes.
• Apply responsible AI governance: define guardrails, access controls, and audit patterns for agentic workflows in enterprise environments including scope containment and escalation paths.

Hands-On Engineering

• Write production code and lead by example — this role requires someone who is still close to the code.
• Design cloud-native architectures across multiple hyperscalers (AWS and Azure primarily) microservices, event-driven systems, serverless, and containerized workloads.
• Define and implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Establish observability and reliability practices using tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor.
• Drive security-by-design across the delivery lifecycle including IAM, network architecture, secrets management, and compliance automation.

Leadership & Client Advisory

• Lead engineering teams ranging from small squads to 10+ person delivery teams, scaling leadership approach to the needs of each engagement.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels through code reviews, pairing, and design coaching.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to client technical leadership and executive stakeholders. Communicate trade-offs clearly and build confidence.
• Influence without direct authority — driving alignment across cross-functional teams through technical credibility and stakeholder management.
• Lead discovery and requirements elicitation, surfacing the underlying business need beyond the stated request.
• Produce clear written artifacts: technical proposals, architecture decision records, SOWs, and executive-level status communication.
• Grow client relationships and identify follow-on opportunities through proposal contributions and delivery-driven account expansion.
• Contribute to Launch's growth — practice development, thought leadership, and hiring.

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering with demonstrated experience in architecture and technical leadership roles.
• 3+ years hands-on with AI/ML in production. Broad fluency across generative AI (LLMs, RAG, fine-tuning, agents), MLOps (model serving, pipelines, experiment tracking), and AI-integrated product development.
• Consulting or client-facing delivery experience with a proven ability to integrate into client organizations and establish credibility with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Full-stack engineering capability across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and data layers. Proficiency in multiple modern languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript/Node.js, C#/.NET, Java, or Go) with the ability to move between them as engagements require.
• Multi-hyperscaler depth across AWS and Azure, including their respective AI/ML service ecosystems (Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure OpenAI, Azure ML). GCP experience is a plus.
• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, API design, and DevOps/platform engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams in agile delivery environments.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect architecture decisions to cost, timeline, and organizational impact.
• Executive presence and communication skills effective with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and adapt to diverse client cultures.

Strong Differentiators

• Experience contributing to the development of AI engineering practices, reusable frameworks, or internal accelerators within a consulting or enterprise environment.
• Experience advising C-suite or VP-level stakeholders on AI strategy, investment prioritization, and organizational readiness.
• Depth with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI) and emerging standards like MCP (Model Context Protocol).
• Experience with enterprise data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery) in the context of AI/ML workloads.
• Cloud architecture certifications across AWS and Azure (AWS SA Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Published writing, open-source contributions, or conference speaking that demonstrates thought leadership in AI or software architecture.
• Domain depth in industries such as healthcare, financial services, retail, or public sector.

Compensation & Benefits:

As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated base wage range for this role is $190,000 to $230,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Analyst or Data Science Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary

As an Operational Support Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you will bridge advanced analytics and day-to-day business operations by designing, deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving AI-driven solutions that support enterprise processes.

This role focuses on supporting reliable, scalable, and explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision support, customer experience, and risk management across Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing functions.

You will operate at the intersection of data science, MLOps, and the business - ensuring models are maintained, enhanced, monitored, and aligned with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

AI Solution Development & Deployment

• Work with business teams to enhance existing solutions to enhance and optimize existing AI/ML solutions.

• Deploy and manage solutions using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker).

Operational Model Support & Optimization

• Monitor model performance, data drift, and operational KPIs.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance and optimize models for performance, stability, and cost efficiency.

• Establish measurement frameworks to quantify operational impact of deployed solutions.

Data Engineering & Analytical Execution

• Transform structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into actionable features and insights.

• Perform exploratory analysis and visualization to identify operational improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize data solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Explainability

• Partner with cross-functional operational stakeholders to understand business workflows and translate them into AI-enabled solutions.

• Communicate complex AI methodologies and results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ensure model transparency, explainability, fairness, and ethical AI application in alignment with enterprise governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, or supporting production AI/ML models in cloud environments.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with tools such as AWS SageMaker and GitHub.

• Experience building operationalized data science solutions (not just prototypes).

• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and model validation techniques.

• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, model outputs, and operational trade-offs to stakeholders.

• Strong ethical judgment with a commitment to responsible and unbiased AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning.

• Experience supporting AI solutions in operational or production environments.

• Familiarity with MLOps practices, model governance frameworks, and automation tooling.

• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services preferred).

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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