Software Engineer

Software Engineer – AI Contract: 6–12 months (extendable) Location: Remote – Nearshore (EST hours preferred) Overview Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer – AI to join the engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience building full-stack applications (80% backend / 20% frontend) , with solid expertise in Go, Python, or Node.js on the backend and Angular on the frontend. This professional will contribute to the development of AI-powered tools and applications , supporting initiatives involving Generative AI . While deep AI expertise is not required, prior experience integrating or using AI tools is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, and maintain AI platforms and AI-powered applications. Stay up to date with advancements in AI technologies and explore opportunities for integration. Build, enhance, and maintain scalable web applications with a focus on performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and SRE. Implement best practices for security, scalability, and software delivery. Contribute to CI/CD processes to ensure smooth and consistent releases. Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence within the team. Requirements Must-Have Skills: 4+ years of professional software development experience. Strong backend experience with Go (preferred) , Python , or Node.js . Frontend experience with Angular (or a similar modern framework). Experience with Azure and API development . Knowledge of PostgreSQL (approximately 10–15% of responsibilities). Practical experience with AI tools (e.g., Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , Docker , and GitHub . Experience working in distributed teams using Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Asana . Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience with Terraform (preferred but not required). Exposure to TypeScript and React . Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure). Previous background in education, finance, or healthcare industries. Preferred Profile 80% backend (Go, Python, Node.js) and 20% frontend (Angular). Hands-on experience with AI integration or experimentation . Excellent communication and teamwork skills in distributed environments. Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and accountability.