Senior AI Application Developer

FoodHub; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Chennai is looking for an AI Developer to create AI-powered applications that automate workflows and enhance customer experiences. The role involves translating business needs into technical solutions and ensuring the performance of AI systems. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills and experience with AI APIs. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to technological advancements in the restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills needed for AI development.
• Experience with AI/LLM APIs and frameworks required.
• Production experience in deploying real cloud native applications is a must.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered applications to enhance customer experiences.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions collaborating with stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and improve deployed AI systems.

Skills

Python (FastAPI, Pydantic)

TypeScript

AI/LLM APIs

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Production experience

Job description

Foodhub currently has 30,000+ restaurant, takeaway, stadia, hotel and bar clients in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Nigeria, Grenada and ANZ. Today, Foodhub powers the technology behind many different QSR's, stadia and venue, online order, delivery and POS businesses, giving them a multi-solution tech stack to drive their business forward and open new revenue streams.

From the moment a consumer is thinking of placing an order, to the time the order arrives at their door and a review is posted to social media, Foodhub has solutions to drive the consumer experience, whilst adding extra value via our ecosystem of partners. The Foodhub Tech Stack is extensive: from Web and Mobile Ordering to 3rd Party Order Aggregation, Dispatch and Self-Delivery, complete Hardware/Software POS systems, extensive array of POS integrations, On-Premise Kiosks, QR Code Ordering and Payment, Table-side Mobile Order/Receipt Printers, plus an extensive product and development team to support all of this.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Build AI-powered applications that automate workflows, assist teams, and enhance customer experiences across our restaurant technology platform

Translate business needs into technical solutions, working closely with non-technical stakeholders to understand problems before jumping to code

Design effective AI prompts and workflows that produce consistent, reliable results

Connect AI systems to company data so they can answer questions and take actions based on real information

Monitor and improve deployed systems by tracking performance, fixing issues, and optimizing for reliability

Stay current with AI advancements and evaluate which new tools are worth adopting

Requirements

Skills We're Looking For

Strong Python skills (FastAPI, Pydantic) as this is the language of AI development. TypeScript is a plus.

Experience with AI/LLM APIs, SDKs, and frameworks. You've built applications using these or similar models.

Problem-solving mindset where you break down complex problems and find practical solutions

Clear communication so you can explain technical concepts to anyone and gather requirements effectively

Attention to detail since AI outputs need careful testing and validation

Production experience where you've deployed and maintained real cloud native applications