Senior Software Engineer — AI-Driven Cloud & APIs

Jobtailor

Washington

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced software engineer in Washington to design and implement scalable Java-based solutions, leveraging Spring/Hibernate and AWS services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive architectural decisions, and champion AI-driven engineering practices while delivering robust, cross-functional projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with front-end tech like

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in software development.
BS Degree in Computer Science.
5 years of experience designing and implementing technological solutions using Java and its frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
Proficiency in AWS technologies including EC2, SNS, SQS, S3, SES, ESS, Lambda, etc.
Expert in Databases such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch and MySQL.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and TypeScript.
In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing RESTful APIs and web services.
Experience with Rules Engine and/or Event driven architecture.
Exposure to improvement in Design best practices including performance, scalability, robustness and resiliency.
Prior experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects.
Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, cross‑functional projects.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.
Exposure to AI/ML or AI‑assisted software development tools preferred. Use of AI coding tools and AI agents is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems that align with business needs, creating flexible, reusable, and efficient solutions.
Maintain a deep understanding of software subsystems, their components, interfaces, and data integrations to ensure seamless functionality and scalability.
Perform branching updates on the Git repository along with CI/CD responsibilities.
Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to address technical dependencies, review ideas and concerns, and deliver high-quality products.
Identify root causes of challenges, analyze upstream and downstream impacts, and recommend impactful, broad-reaching solutions while considering corporate strategy and trade-offs.
Establish and guide best practices for design, development, testing, and Agile workflows, mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment.
Build and maintain strong business relationships to influence decision‑making and drive innovative solutions across teams.
Champion AI®‑driven engineering practices including adoption of AI coding assistants and intelligent automation.