Full-Stack Developer, Automation & AI Engineer

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

Job summary

Cary Street Partners seeks a Full-Stack Developer, Automation & AI Engineer at our Richmond, VA headquarters to build internal web apps and automation tools that improve efficiency for wealth management teams.

You will design backend services, REST integrations, and AI-assisted workflows, collaborating across departments to translate business needs into scalable solutions. Experience with PHP, Python, and MariaDB required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted programming and development workflows.
• Proficient in PHP, Python, and MariaDB with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain internal web applications and automation tools that drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency
• Develop backend services, RESTful API integrations, and end-to-end workflow automations to streamline business processes
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and techniques to accelerate delivery and enhance application capabilities
• Partner with colleagues across departments to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Support application deployments, perform troubleshooting, and drive continuous system improvements
• Contribute to the evolution of internal development standards, tooling, and best practices as the team scales

Skills

AI-assisted development

PHP

Python

MariaDB

Collaboration

Tools

CI/CD workflows

PowerShell

Linux scripting

SQL Server

Job description

Description

The Full-Stack Developer, Automation & AI Engineer will support the IT team in building and maintaining internal web applications, backend services, and AI-assisted automations that allow employees to work more efficiently and effectively. This individual will collaborate with colleagues across departments to understand business and end user needs and develop tools that improve operational efficiency for wealth management functions. The Full-Stack Developer, Automation & AI Engineer will be based in the firm's Richmond, VA headquarters and report to the Chief Technology Officer.

Responsibilities & Essential Job Duties

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain internal web applications and automation tools that drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency
• Develop backend services, RESTful API integrations, and end-to-end workflow automations to streamline business processes
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and techniques to accelerate delivery and enhance application capabilities
• Partner with colleagues across departments to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Support application deployments, perform troubleshooting, and drive continuous system improvements
• Contribute to the evolution of internal development standards, tooling, and best practices as the team scales

Professional Skills & Experience

Required experience includes:

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted programming and development workflows
• Professional-level proficiency in PHP, Python, and MariaDB
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred experience includes:

• JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• PowerShell and Linux scripting.
• Microsoft SQL Server experience.
• CI/CD and deployment workflows.
• Basic networking knowledge.

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, and competencies.

Base Compensation: $$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Cary Street Partners participates in e-Verify and will submit your I-9 documentation to the federal government to confirm your legal eligibility to work in the United States.