Artificial Intelligence Engineer

ThoughtFocus; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtFocus in Hyderabad is seeking an AI Engineer with strong programming fundamentals and hands-on experience in Agentic AI development. The ideal candidate should be language-agnostic and capable of working across Python, Java, C#, or C++ to build scalable AI-driven applications.

You will design AI agent-based systems, develop REST APIs, apply OOP and design patterns, integrate LLMs, and containerize services with Docker.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python/Java/C#/C++, and strong OOP.
• Experience with REST APIs and AI agent/LLM development.
• Knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI agent-based systems and workflows.
• Build scalable backend services and REST APIs.
• Apply OOP principles and design patterns in production systems.
• Integrate LLMs and AI capabilities into applications.
• Solve complex technical problems across multiple languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt quickly.
• Containerize applications using Docker and support deployments.
• Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

C++

OOP

Design Patterns

REST APIs

AI Agent / LLM

LangChain / LangGraph

RAG systems

AI-assisted coding

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Learning new tech

Tools

Docker

Job description

AI Engineer (Agentic AI & Strong Programming)

Role Overview

We are looking for an AI Engineer with strong programming fundamentals and hands-on experience in Agentic AI development. The ideal candidate should be language-agnostic and capable of working across multiple technologies, with expertise in any of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C#, or C++.

This role requires solid experience in system design, OOP principles, REST API development, and building scalable AI-driven applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI agent-based systems and workflows
• Build scalable backend services and REST APIs
• Apply OOP principles and design patterns in production systems
• Integrate LLMs and AI capabilities into applications
• Solve complex technical problems
• Work across multiple programming languages when required
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Containerize applications using Docker and support deployments
• Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions

Required Skills (Must Have)

• Strong programming skills in any of the following: Python, Java, C#, or C++
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Good knowledge of Design Patterns
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience building REST APIs
• Experience with AI Agent / LLM-based development
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI agent frameworks
• Experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
• Experience with AI-assisted coding / coding with AI tools
• Ability to effectively leverage AI tools for development productivity
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Experience with Docker
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly

Preferred (Good to Have)

• Understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms

Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable working on new technologies
• Eager to learn and adapt quickly
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Can contribute to architecture discussions