Orlando Senior Backend AI Engineer — Architect & Lead

Aptitude AI; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptitude AI in Orlando is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend services and AI-driven workflow automation. You will implement robust APIs, integrate AI agents into existing systems, and improve performance, security, and reliability across production services.

The role is remote contract with a distributed team, requiring proactive communication and strong ownership of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or Go and OOP.
• Back-end web development with RESTful APIs, microservices, and databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration.
• Past senior or lead engineering roles with mentorship.
• Experience in AI/ML integration and production security.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and AI-driven workflow automation.
• Implement robust APIs and integrate AI agents into systems.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of production services.
• Mentor developers and contribute to architecture discussions.
• Collaborate with distributed product and AI teams.

Skills

Algorithms & Data Structures

OOP Principles

Backend Web Development

RESTful APIs

Relational/NoSQL Databases

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

AI/ML Services Integration

CI/CD & Automated Testing

Remote Team Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Aptitude AI in Orlando is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend services and AI-driven workflow automation. You will implement robust APIs, integrate AI agents into existing systems, and improve performance, security, and reliability across production services.

The role is remote contract with a distributed team, requiring proactive communication and strong ownership of deliverables.