Contractor Opportunity : AI Platform Engineer (Agentic Systems)
Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
Engagement Type: Contractor via Third-Party Supplier
Contracting Entity: Accenture
Supplier of Record: BCforward
Start Date: 7/20/2026
Duration: 2 Months with potential for extension
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Engineer to help design and build the next generation of AI-driven development systems for enterprise engineering teams. In this role, you will work at the forefront of innovation, enabling AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to operate effectively within complex, large-scale codebases.
You will focus on architecting structured agent frameworks, creating intelligent guardrails, and developing scalable systems that integrate AI seamlessly into real-world development workflows. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in emerging AI tooling, and thrives in an environment where the role evolves from writing code to defining intent, designing constraints, and validating AI-generated outputs.
This position is based in Chicago (preferred) with flexibility for remote or hybrid work, and minimal travel requirements.
This Hybrid opportunity is open to individuals located in the Chicago IL and surrounding areas .
Additionally, the role requires access to reliable internet and the ability to manage all responsibilities from a home office. The project hours of operations will be Monday – Friday , in which candidate must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time .
Contractors will be engaged and paid by a third-party payroll supplier, BCforward , which will serve as the employer of record for tax and compliance purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Design and implement structured agent harnesses and orchestration frameworks that enable AI coding agents to operate reliably across enterprise codebases
Develop and enforce architectural constraints and guardrails, including dependency rules, custom linters, and structural validation tests
Build and maintain context engineering frameworks (e.g., AGENTS.md files, in-repo documentation, feature manifests) to enhance AI reasoning and performance
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI-driven development workflows into CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling ecosystems
Deliverables or Project Scope
Deliver scalable agentic engineering infrastructure that supports multi-agent workflows and continuous improvement cycles
Create multi-session, multi-context workflows enabling incremental AI-driven development through progress tracking and environment scaffolding
Establish repository-as-source-of-truth models with machine-readable, version-controlled artifacts
Implement automated feedback loops such as CI validation, end-to-end testing, and LLM-based review systems to continuously improve system performance
Collaboration Tools or Platforms
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar platforms
CI/CD platforms and developer tooling ecosystems supporting automated testing and validation workflows
Internal repositories, documentation systems, and agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., MCP servers, tool-use APIs, multi-agent architectures)
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and developer tooling
1+ year of hands-on experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar) in real-world development environments
1+ year of experience with agent orchestration or tool-use patterns, including MCP servers, APIs, or multi-agent frameworks
Strong understanding of application architecture patterns and enterprise-scale development practices (P5 – Master level preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building or contributing to developer platforms, internal tooling, or reusable reference architectures used across engineering teams
Familiarity with context engineering, including structuring repositories, schemas, and documentation for effective AI agent reasoning
Experience creating technical documentation, such as playbooks, runbooks, or developer guides
Exposure to or proficiency with multiple programming languages or frameworks (e.g., .NET, Node.js, Python)
Experience working in AI-first or agent-assisted development environments, where engineers define intent, constraints, and validation approaches
How to Apply
Please register and submit your resume at Avature Contractor Exchange . Qualified candidates will be contacted by Accenture’s Direct Sourcing team for initial screening, then by BCforward for next steps.
Compliance Notes
This is a contractor role administered through a third-party payroll supplier. The supplier will determine compensation, benefits, and applicable employment policies. The contractor will not be eligible for employee benefits from Accenture.
The supplier will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws including ADA, FMLA, and local ordinances.
Contractors must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization in the United States.
Individuals currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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Compensation Disclosure
Compensation for contractor roles supporting Accenture is determined by the contractor’s employer BCforward , and varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and experience.
As required by law, below you’ll find the reasonable range of compensation BCforward expects to pay for this role as set forth below.
We anticipate this contractor role will be posted until 7/10/2026.
BCforward offers a market competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. See more information on our benefits here: https://www.bcforward.com/bcforward-benefits/
Role Location
Hourly Range
California
$105 to $180
Colorado
$80 to $130
Cleveland, OH
$70 to $105
Washington, DC
$95 to $150
Illinois
$78 to $120
Maine
$75 to $115
Maryland
$90 to $145
Massachusetts
$100 to $165
Minnesota
$80 to $125
New York
$105 to $175
New Jersey
$95 to $155
Virginia
$90 to $140
Washington
$105 to $170
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