AI Applications & Integration Engineer

Objective Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Partners seeks an AI Engineer for a 6-month contract-to-hire engagement in New York, on-site. You will architect software, integrate enterprise systems, and embed AI capabilities across existing platforms to streamline operations.

The role combines full-stack development, cloud architecture, and data workflows, delivering dependable software while embedding ML components. You will work with cross-functional teams to deploy secure, scalable solutions in a FERPA-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development, automation engineering, or enterprise integration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Hands-on coding in Python or Node.js.
• Experience building full-stack software across frontend and backend.
• Experience crafting RESTful APIs and connecting enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with educational technology software and LMS platforms.
• Cloud deployment experience on Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of asynchronous processing, messaging backbones, and event-driven architecture.
• Understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect, or SAML.
• Experience with NoSQL/SQL databases and data synchronization.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, and support internal utilities, web tools, and backend services.
• Embed large language models and AI capabilities into production systems.
• Design robust software architectures and efficient data structures.
• Create GraphQL endpoints, REST interfaces, middleware, and webhooks.
• Integrate platforms such as Canvas, PowerSchool, Moodle and more.
• Develop serverless logic with Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, or Google Cloud Functions.
• Establish automated pipelines and ETL routines for data extraction and sync.
• Deploy and maintain systems across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
• Implement security, authentication, and FERPA-compliant controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide solutions through deployment.

Skills

5+ years software development

Full-stack development

Python

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Databases (NoSQL/SQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

GraphQL

Job description

AI Engineer

Location: New York, NY (On-site)

About the Opportunity

A mission-focused organization seeks an engineer to architect smart software, corporate system connections, and automated workflows. This 6-month contract-to-hire engagement brings together full-stack engineering, cloud architecture, and modern artificial intelligence to bridge core organizational platforms and streamline operations. The role focuses on delivering dependable full-lifecycle software while embedding practical machine learning capabilities across existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, and support internal utilities, web tools, and backend services using Node.js, Python, and modern JavaScript environments.
• Embed conversational interfaces, large language models, automated decision frameworks, and smart virtual assistants directly into production systems.
• Create robust software architectures alongside optimized data structures to power efficient operational workflows.
• Construct and support GraphQL endpoints, RESTful interfaces, middleware solutions, and webhooks connecting core platforms with external services.
• Link operational platforms and educational software, facilitating dependable data flow across tools such as Canvas, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Blackbaud.
• Construct serverless logic with Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, or Google Cloud Functions, alongside event-driven pipelines utilizing message brokers.
• Establish automated workflows, API-centric pipelines, and ETL routines for continuous data extraction, transformation, and sync.
• Host, deploy, and maintain systems across major cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.
• Implement security mechanisms, user authorization and authentication frameworks involving SAML, OpenID Connect, JWT, and OAuth 2.0 while adhering to FERPA standards.
• Partner with infrastructure, engineering, and cross‑functional partners to identify requirements, diagnose integration defects, and guide solutions through deployment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development, automation engineering, or enterprise integration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical field, or corresponding work background.
• Deep hands‑on coding background utilizing Python or Node.js.
• Demonstrated background crafting full‑stack software spanning frontend interfaces and backend layers.
• Track record of constructing RESTful APIs and connecting enterprise platforms.
• Prior exposure to educational technology software, specifically learning management systems or student information platforms.
• Working familiarity deploying within Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Working knowledge of asynchronous processing, messaging backbones, and event‑driven architecture.
• Understanding of modern access protocols, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect, or SAML.
• Experience utilizing NoSQL or SQL databases along with data synchronization processes.
• Skilled at autonomous problem resolution, verbal and written communication, and software troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background engineering tools that incorporate generative AI, chatbots, intelligent automation, or large language models.
• Practical knowledge of modern web client frameworks such as React.
• Hands‑on familiarity with message systems like Redis Pub/Sub, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to container workflows, serverless patterns, and cloud orchestration.
• Familiarity using API documentation and testing utilities including Swagger/OpenAPI or Postman.
• Experience working with data processing frameworks like Talend or dbt.
• Background working within nonprofit, education, or mission‑focused environments.

Pay: $75 to $80 per hour

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.