Senior Software Development Engineer AI Applications

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 137,760 - 206,640; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in AI Applications. The successful candidate will design and develop innovative AI solutions using Microsoft AI Foundry and OpenAI technologies. With 7–10 years of software development experience, the ideal individual will lead project management efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of quality software. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about AI.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in software development focused on AI applications.
• Proven track record managing software projects from inception to completion.
• Relevant certifications in project management such as PMP or Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI applications leveraging Microsoft AI Foundry.
• Lead project management efforts to ensure timely software delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to gather technical specifications.

Skills

Microsoft AI Foundry expertise

OpenAI familiarity

Microsoft Cloud Platform knowledge

Project management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft AI Foundry

OpenAI

MCP

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Development Engineer AI Applications

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Duration: 14 Months + Extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI applications leveraging Microsoft AI Foundry and OpenAI technologies.
• Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of software projects while adhering to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technologies and integrate them into existing projects.
• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Mandatory Skills

• Proven expertise in Microsoft AI Foundry, with a strong understanding of its architecture and capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAI, including familiarity with its APIs and application development.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Platform (MCP) and its services relevant to AI application development.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to project challenges.
• Expertise on building AI applications with Microsoft AI Foundry, OpenAI, MCP.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with additional AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data engineering and data science principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in software development, with a focus on AI applications.
• Proven track record of managing software projects from inception to completion.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) are a plus.
• If you are passionate about AI technology and have the skills to lead innovative projects, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

General Skills

• Big picture mindset
• Critical thinking
• Requirements elicitation / asking right questions
• Ability to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract