via Dice
$120K - 160K a year
Design, develop, and optimize conversational AI flows using IBM WatsonX Orchestrate, integrating with APIs and collaborating with UI/UX and backend teams.
5+ years software delivery with 3+ years chatbot development, expertise in NLP and conversational AI, backend development in Java, Node.js, or Python, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, and Agile experience.
Job Title: Conversational AI Engineer IBM WatsonX Orchestrate Location: Remote Rate: Market Standards Join our dynamic Client IT Delivery team within the Data, Digital, Analytics, Technology (DDAT) division as a Conversational AI Engineer specializing in IBM WatsonX Orchestrate technologies. You will play a pivotal role designing and delivering next-generation conversational AI experiences that provide accurate, context-aware health insurance information to members and providers via digital channels. What You ll Do: • Architect, develop, and optimize rich conversational flows leveraging IBM WatsonX Orchestrate and AI capabilities. • Integrate AI conversations with external APIs through cloud functions or systems integration. • Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend teams to ensure seamless intent fulfillment and user interactions. • Design, test, deploy, and maintain chatbot solutions across multiple communication channels (voice and chat). • Implement continuous improvements by tuning dialogue, enhancing speech-to-text models, and debugging chatbot behavior. • Apply AI and NLP best practices for intent recognition and training data curation. • Partner across teams to align conversational AI features with business goals and user needs. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of software delivery experience with 3+ years in chatbot development, including hands-on work with IBM WatsonX Orchestrate or similar AI frameworks. • Proven expertise in intent recognition, NLP modeling, and conversational AI best practices. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, unit testing, and source code management. • Backend development experience with Java, Node.js, or Python. • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for multi-language chatbot functionality. • Agile environment experience with knowledge of DevOps and end-to-end software lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with IBM Watson Speech-to-Text, Watson Discovery, or related voice processing tech. • Familiarity with SSML for refining text-to-speech outputs. • Experience integrating unstructured data sources using semantic search or embeddings. Keywords: Conversational AI Engineer, Chatbot Developer, IBM WatsonX Orchestrate, NLP, Intent Recognition, Dialogflow, Amazon Lex, LivePerson, Kore.ai, Java, Node.js, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, CI/CD, DevOps, Chatbot Testing, Speech-to-Text, SSML, AI Conversation Design, Semantic Search, Cloud Integration, Agile, AI Training Data, Unit Testing About VDart Group VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.
This job posting was last updated on 11/28/2025