Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI Innovation

Dexian; Johnson City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks an experienced software engineer to design, build, and deploy Generative AI solutions using cloud-native technologies. You will evaluate AI platforms, develop AI-enabled applications, and prototype innovative workflows guided by governance and risk considerations.

The role requires strong programming skills, 5+ years in software engineering, and excellent communication to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering developing web-based or distributed applications.
• Proven experience building software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, APIs, and cloud services.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI technologies, large language models, and AI‑enabled applications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently navigate ambiguity and rapidly learn new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex problems and drive solutions from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy GenAI solutions using modern software practices and cloud-native techs.
• Evaluate and prototype GenAI platforms, vendors, and tools for relevant use cases.
• Develop AI-enabled apps and workflows with LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, APIs, and cloud services.
• Transform business ideas into working software through prototypes and experiments.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify AI-driven opportunities to improve efficiency and service.

Skills

Generative AI

Cloud-native

Web/distributed apps

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Design, build, and deploy proof-of-concept and production-ready Generative AI solutions using modern software engineering practices and cloud-native technologies.
• Evaluate, prototype, and validate emerging Generative AI platforms, tools, and vendors to determine their applicability and value for relevant use cases.
• Develop AI-enabled applications and workflows utilizing large language models, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, document intelligence, workflow automation platforms, APIs, and cloud services.
• Rapidly transform business ideas into working software solutions through prototypes and technical experiments to demonstrate feasibility.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify high-value opportunities where AI can improve productivity, decision‑making, customer service, operational efficiency, or risk management.
• Provide technical input and documentation for governance, risk, compliance, model review, and technology approval processes for AI initiatives.
• Assist project teams in preparing governance documentation, articulating technical approaches, risks, controls, and implementation considerations.
• Conduct research on industry trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging developments in Generative AI, and communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Design and implement integrations between AI platforms, enterprise systems, and cloud services.
• Promote engineering standards, reusable development patterns, and best practices for AI solutions.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable, and testable code independently.
• Create technical documentation, reference architectures, implementation guidance, presentations, and demonstration materials to facilitate solution adoption and knowledge sharing.
• Present prototypes, findings, recommendations, and roadmaps to stakeholders and senior management.
• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of GenAI solutions in production.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, governance, security, and risk management considerations related to GenAI, and incorporate appropriate controls into designs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with flexibility for evolving responsibilities.
• Adhere to all company policies and ethical standards, acting in the best interests of clients and the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Over 5 years of professional experience in software engineering developing web-based or distributed applications.
• Proven experience building software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, APIs, and cloud services.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI technologies, large language models, and AI‑enabled applications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently navigate ambiguity and rapidly learn new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex problems and drive solutions from concept to implementation.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority‑owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.