Senior Developer - Atom & Core AI, IT AI COE

World Wide Technology; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing benefits

401k with company matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) seeks an AI COE Developer to design and build software across a range of AI platforms, tools, and languages. You will help drive the adoption of AI services and support product delivery teams in delivering scalable AI solutions.

The role requires hands-on coding, mentoring, and an ability to align technical work with business needs. A strong background in distributed systems and OpenAI SDK is essential, with comfort in cloud environments and producing production-ready

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, engineering, MIS or related field.
• 5+ years building distributed/scalable systems.
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Java or C++.
• Experience with APIs and modern software development practices.
• Experience shipping AI-driven applications to production.

Responsibilities

• Build software in an agile environment using web, data and AI technologies.
• Evaluate new tools, models and frameworks and share best practices.
• Mentor team members and lead projects with ambiguous scope.
• Ensure solutions scale, are cost-effective, and maintainable.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

C++

APIs

OpenAI SDK

AI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field

Tools

OpenAI SDK

AI platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

GitHub Copilot

Job description

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world‑class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state‑of‑the‑art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high‑performance teams?

What is the Internal WWT IT Team, and why join?

The Internal WWT IT team is the backbone of our company's technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuous innovation. Our team is dedicated to managing and supporting the company's technological infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and data systems, while providing top‑notch technical support to employees.

By joining the Internal WWT IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and security of our IT environment, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals. The Internal IT team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges.

What is the AI Center of Excellence Team, and why join?

The IT AI Center of Excellence (AI COE) is a hub for AI strategy, platform management, and enablement - driving the adoption of AI tools and capabilities across WWT. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of a team that is focused on building a foundational set of core Generative AI services designed to enable teams to solve demanding business problems at scale for WWT.

What will you be doing?

As an AI COE Developer on the team, you will be responsible for building software in an agile environment using a wide array of programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Here are some things the team will be working on this year:

• Designing, building, and continuously improving a pro‑code agentic framework that powers WWT's Atom Ai chatbot solution and extends to a broader range of business use cases beyond Atom
• Building and evolving the Atom Ai Portal as WWT's front door for discovering, accessing, and launching vetted AI assets
• Support product delivery teams and business stakeholders by partnering with them to brinv an AI‑first mentality to solutioning
• Furthering the adoption of AI platforms across WWT

Responsibilities:

• Build functional software and deliver technical solutions that consistently exceed stakeholder expectations using web, data, and AI technologies
• Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, evaluating new tools, models, and frameworks and bringing best practices back to WWT
• Champion the adoption of AI best practices and responsible AI use across engineering and business teams at WWT
• Ensure software and solutions scale well, are cost‑effective, and adhere to software development best practices
• Provide technical and professional mentoring for team members
• Lead projects and complex assignments with broad and ambiguous scope
• Write thoughtful code that is maintainable and efficient
• Interact directly with stakeholders to understand functional requirements and needs
• Demo solutions and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels
• Participate in ideation sessions and strategic planning
• Help foster a team‑first environment grounded on an understanding of and a commitment to the WWT Core Values

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, MIS, a technical‑related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience developing distributed/scalable systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Proficiency developing and consuming APIs
• Thorough understanding of what it takes to deliver an application from inception to production
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Opinionated but you appreciate an environment where feedback is freely given, and your ideas are challenged
• Comfortable mentoring other developers
• Experience working with the OpenAI SDK, and AI frameworks
• Understanding of AI principles (LLMs, Models, RAG, Agents, etc.) and experience with integrating AI into overall solution design
• Have shipped an AI driven application to production
• Comfortable using coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code, or Cursor to improve developer efficiency
• Experience with AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or Glean a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their AI services is a plus

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of the salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $106,400 to $133,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all‑encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US Benefits Website

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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