AI Software Engineer

AFA American Fidelity Assurance Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fidelity is seeking an AI Engineer to build next-generation AI-powered applications, agents, and automation solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy intelligent software leveraging AI platforms, web technologies, and secure architectures to deliver measurable business value.

Work with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, reliable systems, perform code reviews, and stay current with AI trends and best practices to ensure quality and security across multi-cloud

Job description

American Fidelity is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance colleague productivity, streamline business processes, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. We're seeking an AI Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-powered applications, agents, and automation solutions. The AI Engineer will design, develop, and deploy intelligent applications using modern AI technologies, agent frameworks, and full-stack development tools. This role combines expertise in AI, software engineering, and web development to build secure, scalable solutions that drive business value.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer demonstrates skill in software development patterns, design patterns, and programming languages, executing the development of scalable and secure enterprise software systems and/or development of new products that are aligned with business goals. The Software Engineer fosters collaboration, drive innovation, and improve user experience by working closely with cross-functional teams, promoting creative problem-solving, and staying up to date with the latest technologies and software development practices. May also collaborate with Product Owners/Project Managers/Key Stakeholders to build a Proof of Concept (POC), followed by a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and a market-ready product. The Software Engineer has experience in coaching and mentoring, sharing knowledge, and providing technical leadership to inspire and motivate team members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions and adherence to best practices.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• High degree of expertise in organizationally accepted programming, scripting, markup languages, and frameworks (e.g., C#, .NET, .NET Core, Java, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, T‑SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, Angular, ReactJS, ASP.NET, Python)
• High degree of expertise in the usage of tools used for software development (e.g., Visual Studio, Chrome Developer Tools, SQL ServerManagement Studio)
• High degree of knowledge of the principles and patterns of system design (e.g., MVC, CQRS)
• Strongly skilled in object oriented design
• Strongly skilled in object relational mapping (ORM)
• Highly skilled in testing patterns (e.g., unit testing, inversion of control, dependency injection)
• Highly skilled with data analysis, test design, and test automation focusing on functional, security, performance and mobile testing.
• Strongly skilled in the development of web services (e.g., SOAP and REST)
• Strongly skilled in the use of code repository tools such as SVN and GitHub
• Strongly skilled in the use of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and source code management
• For developers in specialized areas, high degree of skill in additional technologies or toolsets may be used (e.g., Force.com, Eclipse, PeopleTools, XCode)
• Strong understanding of secure coding techniques and best practices
• Strong skill in software analysis, design, and problem resolution
• Strong understanding of web application architecture
• Strong understanding of the software development process
• Proven understanding of organizationally accepted technology standards
• Strong understanding of software development in a multi‑platform environment such as Mac, Linux, and Windows
• High degree of understanding of hardware, storage, networking and other infrastructure and data components as it relates to software development
• High degree of understanding of organizationally approved project management methodologies (e.g. Agile/Scrum, Waterfall)
• Strongly skilled in full‑stack development
• Strongly skilled in DevOps methodologies (e.g., automation, continuous feedback, quality signal)
• Understanding of machine learning/artificial intelligence concepts
• Strongly skilled in test coverage tools
• Strongly skilled in database principles and at scripting SQL queries
• Strongly skilled with test tools (e.g., Azure DevOps pipeline and test plans, xUnit, nUnit, Jmeter, Jasmine, Mocha, MOQ, TestComplete, SoapUI, and Selenium)
• Strongly skilled in test design and test automation focusing on functional, security, performance, mobile, load and infrastructure/ workstation testing.
• Strongly skilled in software testing best practices

Soft Skills

• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences such as other software developers, engineers, architects, business analysts, software testers, management, and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope.
• Possesses well‑developed motivational, professional, and leadership qualities.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work in ever‑changing environment.
• Proven commitment to meeting organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Inquisitive and proactive with an ability to work independently and a desire to continuously learn new skills and technologies; takes initiative and is a solution seeker.
• Thrives in a team environment and develops excellent relationships with others.

Skills of the Ideal Candidate

• Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar AI platforms.
• Experience with Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of AI observability, governance, and security best practices.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Exams

Please list the licenses, certificates, registrations or exams passed that are required to perform the essential duties of this job. One or more of the following or equivalent technical certifications and FLMI certification is recommended but not required:

• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
• IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
• LOMA Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)

Company Culture

American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All! No matter where you work in the organization, you have a chance to make a difference. Our culture focuses on helping Colleagues to be their best! We work hard to make a difference to our Customers and community, focus on teamwork and collaboration and always offer a different perspective - a different opinion. American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services. We’re focused on offering a different opinion to our Customers – making things easier for them by providing benefits administration and education. For our policyholders, we help provide financial security through our benefit offerings, which provide coverage for some of life’s worst events – cancer, accidents, critical illnesses, death and more – and for some of life’s best – childbirth, retirement and more.