Application Developer, Automation & AI Engineer

Cary Street Partners Financial; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cary Street Partners Financial in Richmond, VA is seeking an Application Developer, Automation & AI Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal web apps and automations. You will deploy on a containerized platform with Kubernetes and Git-based deployments, and help move prototypes to internal hosting with the infra team.

The role requires 2+ years in Python/Node.js, SQL experience, and familiarity with AI coding assistants. Onsite work and modern web tooling are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional development in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with SQL databases (MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with Git and code review workflows.
• Foundational IT knowledge: networking, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, and the Linux command line.
• Experience with AI coding assistants and evaluating their output.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain internal web applications, APIs, and automations.
• Help migrate external prototypes to internal hosting and deploy on Kubernetes.
• Support AI-assisted development tools while ensuring security and maintainability.
• Review code and guide colleagues through workflows.
• Write documentation and establish templates and best practices.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)

Go

SQL

Git

Linux CLI

AI coding assistants

REST APIs

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Helm

GitHub Actions

FastAPI

Express

Next.js

React

MariaDB/MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Cary Street Partners Financial is looking for an Application Developer, Automation & AI Engineer to help the Corporate Technology team build and improve internal web applications and AI-assisted automations. This onsite role in Richmond, VA blends hands-on development (including Node.js and Python, with Go) with practical support for AI-built applications across the firm.

In this position, you will design and maintain internal tools, troubleshoot issues for colleagues, and help move prototypes from external platforms onto the firm’s internal hosting environment. You will also deploy and support applications on a containerized platform using Kubernetes, Git-based deployments, and established templates in partnership with the infrastructure team.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain internal web applications, APIs, and workflow automations.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees with coding questions, including troubleshooting errors, reviewing code (including AI-generated code), and guiding team members through version control and development workflows.
• Help colleagues transition prototypes built on outside platforms into the firm’s internal hosting environment.
• Deploy and support applications on the firm’s containerized platform (Kubernetes with Git-based deployments) using established templates, with support from the infrastructure team.
• Build integrations with internal and third-party systems using REST APIs.
• Maintain existing internal applications and support modernization over time.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring code is secure, tested, and maintainable.
• Write clear documentation and help establish development standards, templates, and best practices as the team grows.

What you bring

• 2+ years of development experience in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js), from professional work, internships, or substantial academic/personal projects.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows including branching, pull requests, and code review.
• Foundational IT knowledge: networking, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS certificates, and the Linux command line.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (examples include Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude) and the judgment to review and correct their output.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and patience for explaining technical issues to non-technical colleagues.

Technology focus

Work may involve Node.js, Python, Go, SQL databases, REST APIs, and modern tooling across containers and CI/CD. The role includes experience with Kubernetes, Docker and/or Podman, Helm, and GitOps tools (plus GitHub Actions). Web frameworks and libraries may include FastAPI, Express, Next.js, and React.

Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 per year.

Location: Richmond, VA (onsite).