Lead AI & Applications Developer

NC State University; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Senior AI and Applications Developer to lead Mendix-based solutions and advance AI-enabled software development. You will drive design, testing, documentation and deployment while aligning with university IT strategies and stakeholder needs.

You will evaluate AI platforms, guide teams on AI tool usage, and ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable applications across EAS. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential, with a focus on collaborative

Qualifications

• There or more years of developing applications using Mendix technologies.
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agentic tool development within the SDLC process.
• Experience using AI tools such as Gemini or Claude in software development environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical subjects including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage project work and support tasks concurrently.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills with an ability to resolve complex, difficult technical issues at the macro level.
• Understanding of the project development life cycle, including but not limited to application analysis, development, testing, documentation, approval and post migration validation.
• Attention to detail and ability to form strong relationships between team members, customers, and management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build and/or implementation of practical, cost effective business solutions.
• Complete detailed analysis and solutions development, regression testing, performance testing and quality assurance testing of Mendix applications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Assist customers with defining requirements, implementing solutions and testing.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and platforms to identify viable solutions for EAS and the broader NC State community; author and formalize a comprehensive strategic plan for embedding AI across software development, deployment, and support life cycles.
• Represent EAS / OIT on collaborative campus IT committees and working groups, aligning AI initiatives and practices across university departments.
• Provide guidance to other team members, across all EAS teams on the proper implementation of AI tools, workflow and security guidelines.
• Interpret complex business processes and technological functions and provide input to management and customers on the appropriate resource and technology for automated solutions.
• Ensure that application development efforts align closely with business requirements, from design to delivery, and that applications are user friendly, scalable, secure, and can be efficiently maintained once deployed.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the SDLC at NC State University combined with outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Maintain an understanding of software development project management methodologies and tools (Microsoft Project, QuickBase, SmartSheet, etc) and a thorough understanding of project expectations and procedures.

Skills

Mendix

AI in software development

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Mendix

Job description

NC State University seeks a Senior AI and Applications Developer to lead Mendix-based solutions and advance AI-enabled software development. You will drive design, testing, documentation and deployment while aligning with university IT strategies and stakeholder needs.

You will evaluate AI platforms, guide teams on AI tool usage, and ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable applications across EAS. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential, with a focus on collaborative