AI Engineer

InfraTech Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 222,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote Mondays & Fridays

Job summary

InfraTech Solutions LLC in New York, NY is seeking an AI Engineer to build intelligent web apps and cloud services in a hybrid, contract-to-hire role. You will design end-to-end AI-powered platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and secure architectures across AWS/GCP/Azure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, strong backend skills (Python/Node.js), and experience with OpenAPI/Swagger, Docker, and serverless patterns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering in full-stack, API creation, or process automation.
• Backend experience with Python or Node.js.
• Experience integrating with core academic management systems and learning platforms.
• Experience developing APIs and managing data pipelines/ETL synchronization.
• Proficiency with cloud providers AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with identity and access standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, IAM).
• Strong analytical skills and clear technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy end-to-end web apps and tools powered by AI.
• Build modular backends, data pipelines, and business logic with Node.js or Python.
• Integrate core educational platforms with third-party tools and services.
• Design and publish RESTful endpoints, GraphQL, and webhooks.
• Automate workflows with data-driven analytics.
• Orchestrate serverless functions across major cloud providers.
• Enforce secure authentication and student data privacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise cloud solutions.

Skills

Full-stack development

API development

Data pipelines/ETL

Cloud infrastructure

Identity & access management

Technical communication

Tools

OpenAPI/Swagger

Postman

Docker

Serverless

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Redis

React

Job description

Job Title: AI Engineer

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to build transformative software at the intersection of modern artificial intelligence and digital learning platforms? We are seeking an experienced Full Stack AI Engineer to drive the creation of intelligent applications, automated workflows, and robust cloud services. In this dynamic contract-to-hire role, you will play a central part in modernizing educational technology solutions while delivering seamless user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy end-to-end web applications and internal tools empowered by artificial intelligence.

• Construct modular backend architectures, data management pipelines, and business logic utilizing Node.js or Python.

• Establish seamless connections between core educational administrative platforms, learning management environments, and third-party tools.

• Design and publish reliable RESTful endpoints, GraphQL interfaces, and event-triggered webhooks.

• Automate academic and engagement processes through smart, data-driven analytical workflows.

• Orchestrate event-based processing systems and construct scalable serverless functions across major cloud providers.

• Enforce robust security practices, including token-based authentication protocols, single sign-on (SSO), and strict student data privacy regulations.

• Work alongside cross-functional engineering and infrastructure teams to launch enterprise-grade cloud solutions.

Requirements (must-have)

• 5+ years of software engineering expertise focused on full-stack development, API creation, or process automation.

• Proven hands-on development experience in backend engineering using Python or Node.js.

• Background building software that integrates with core academic management systems and learning platforms.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing APIs and managing data pipelines or ETL synchronization.

• Proficiency with leading cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Firm grasp of identity and access standards, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, and IAM practices.

• Strong analytical mind with exceptional technical communication and troubleshooting abilities.

Preferred Qualifications (nice-to-have)

• Practical implementation of Large Language Models (LLMs) and automated intelligence tools.

• Hands-on familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React.

• Background with messaging queues or pub/sub models (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis).

• Understanding of containerization techniques (Docker) and serverless compute models.

• Experience documenting and testing APIs via OpenAPI/Swagger and Postman.

• Prior exposure to mission-oriented, educational, or non-profit tech environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Pay Rate: $140.00/hour

• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility with remote Mondays and Fridays.

**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.**

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