Emerging Technology Specialist

Location:

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

We're seeking a versatile and creative Emerging Technology Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll drive innovation by building solutions across both our established Microsoft ecosystem (primarily Microsoft Stack of C# and Azure Portal ) and the dynamic world of Python-centric AI development. You'll be responsible for rapidly prototyping new AI programs for both internal use and our SaaS solutions, as well as contributing to projects within our .NET environment. This role requires a self-starter who is comfortable with open-source tools and Microsoft Azure Portal and is adept at navigating and integrating different technology stacks to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered applications, primarily using Python, to enhance internal processes and proof of concepts (POCs) for our SaaS platform.

• Rapidly prototype and test new AI solutions for internal use and our SaaS platform, with a strong emphasis on agile methodologies.

• Create robust and well-documented proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the viability and potential impact of new AI technologies.

• Contribute to development projects within our Microsoft .NET environment using C#.

• Ability to document your designs clearly and concisely.

• Utilize and manage our Azure DevOps environment for CI/CD, Azure Open AI, project tracking, and collaboration.

• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and relevant open-source tools within the Python ecosystem, as well as developments within the Microsoft technology stack.

• Collaborate with other teams (architecture, development, business, quality assurance, etc.) to understand their needs and identify opportunities for solutions leveraging both AI (Python) and our existing Microsoft infrastructure.

• Ensure seamless integration and interoperability between Python-based AI solutions and our core Microsoft systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrable experience with both AI development (primarily Python) and application development within the Microsoft .NET framework (C#).

• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Langchain, Transformers).

• Strong programming skills in C# and a solid understanding of the .NET ecosystem.

• Experience with data manipulation and analysis using libraries like Pandas and NumPy.

• Familiarity with web scraping and data extraction using tools like BeautifulSoup.

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for source control, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and project management.

• Experience with utilizing and integrating with platforms like OpenAI Studio.

• Familiarity with data validation and serialization using libraries like Pydantic (if applicable to the role of data handling aspects).

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.