Lead Software Engineer - Emerging Tech & AI (Hybrid)

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Emerging Technologies to join our hybrid teams in Chicago, IL or other locations.

You will drive architecture, prototyping, and scalable software that leverages generative AI, RAG, APIs, and cloud-native services. You will mentor engineers, shape technical roadmaps, and collaborate across product, security, and data science teams to deliver secure, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on development of complex applications, distributed systems, APIs or cloud-native services.
• Led tech work across full SDLC with a structured approach (analysis, architecture, design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Proficient in one or more modern languages: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Go.
• Able to translate business needs into secure, scalable software designs with modern patterns and automation.
• Experience designing integrations across platforms and third-party packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and testing of modern software solutions and pilots.
• Prototype and apply emerging technologies like generative AI, RAG, and cloud-native services.
• Translate product goals into technical roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Mentor engineers and drive design reviews to foster engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with product, data science, cybersecurity, UX, and infra teams to deliver aligned solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/CE/IT or related field

10+ years of equivalent experience if no degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Job description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Emerging Technologies to join our hybrid teams in Chicago, IL or other locations.

You will drive architecture, prototyping, and scalable software that leverages generative AI, RAG, APIs, and cloud-native services. You will mentor engineers, shape technical roadmaps, and collaborate across product, security, and data science teams to deliver secure, production-ready solutions.