Lead AI Software Engineer - Real-Time Microservices (Hybrid)

Piper Companies; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave as Required by Law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead AI Software Developer to modernize real-time, safety-critical air traffic systems. This hybrid role is based in Eagan, MN, combining microservices, systems engineering, and AI-assisted development to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in microservices in Linux, expertise in Java/Python/C++, and experience with AI-enabled tooling and Agile environments. Public Trust eligibility is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years of experience
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based applications
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C++, or a comparable language in Linux environments
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools to analyze code and improve quality
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems, automation, or intelligent platforms
• Ability to understand complex software systems, interfaces, and data flows
• Experience in Agile environments and knowledge of APIs and distributed systems
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and pass background investigations

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices for real-time, mission-critical applications
• Translate requirements with systems engineers, architects, and product teams
• Analyze interfaces, data flows, and codebases to add capabilities while maintaining stability
• Integrate services with databases, messaging platforms, and external APIs
• Use AI-assisted tools to support coding, debugging, refactoring, and testing
• Develop automated tests (unit, integration, contract, end-to-end) for reliable releases
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and design discussions with QA, DevSecOps, and platform teams
• Troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous delivery practices

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead AI Software Developer to modernize real-time, safety-critical air traffic systems. This hybrid role is based in Eagan, MN, combining microservices, systems engineering, and AI-assisted development to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in microservices in Linux, expertise in Java/Python/C++, and experience with AI-enabled tooling and Agile environments. Public Trust eligibility is required for this position.