Software Development & AI Systems Manager

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Paid family leave

Profit sharing

401k with company match

Health savings account

Job summary

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. seeks a Software Development & AI Systems Manager to lead the development of our internal platform and production systems in Indianapolis.

You will direct a team of engineers, coordinate with leadership, and translate ideas into scalable software with strong reliability and security. The role requires 5+ years building software, backend architecture, Python and SQL expertise, and experience integrating APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience building software systems and leading teams.
• Strong backend development and system architecture experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of internal software systems and platform architecture.
• Manage and coordinate internal engineers, developers, and external resources.
• Translate business and engineering workflows into structured software systems.
• Design and enforce system architecture, data models, and development standards.
• Build and oversee APIs, integrations, and data pipelines.
• Review, refine, and approve work prior to deployment.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive projects from concept through production and iteration.

Skills

Backend development

System architecture

API design

Data pipelines

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Azure

Job description

Software Development & AI Systems Manager

Job Title:

Software Development & AI Systems Manager Manager

Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Job Site:

On-Site

Job Type:

Full-Time

Experience Level:

About the Job:

We are seeking a Software Development & AI Systems Manager to lead the development and implementation of our internal platform.

This role will work directly with leadership to turn ideas into production systems while managing developers, engineers, and external resources. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical builder and an effective team leader.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of internal software systems and platform architecture
• Manage and coordinate internal engineers, developers, and external resources
• Translate business and engineering workflows into structured software systems
• Design and enforce system architecture, data models, and development standards
• Build and oversee APIs, integrations, and data pipelines
• Review, refine, and approve work prior to deployment
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Drive projects from concept through production and iteration

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience building software systems
• Strong backend development and system architecture experience
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience integrating APIs and multiple systems
• Experience managing technical projects or teams
• Ability to take ownership and execute independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI tools or frameworks (OpenAI, LangChain, etc.)
• Experience modernizing or replacing legacy systems
• Experience with data pipelines or automation workflows
• Familiarity with Azure or similar cloud platforms
• Experience in engineering, construction, or technical industries

What we're looking for:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both developers and non-software engineers
• Organized, structured approach to system design and execution
• Ability to turn ideas into functional, production-ready systems
• Comfortable working in an evolving, build-from-scratch environment
• 2 weeks paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid family leave
• Profit sharing
• 401k with company match
• Health savings account with company contributions
• Professional Growth & Development

This is an on-site role located at our headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

About CSC:

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. is a privately owned structural engineering firm that partners with steel detailers, fabricators, and manufacturers to provide delegated design services. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with additional offices in Denver, CO, Jacksonville, FL, and Washington DC. We thrive onworking in a fast-paced environment and solving complex engineering challenges for a wide variety of projects across all 50 states. We’ve collaborated with esteemed clients such as Apple, Google, Tesla, NASA, the NFL, and the MLB. We are an innovative and growing company, actively seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact to join our team. Our mission is to provide our team withinvaluable technical knowledge,practical experience, andopportunities for professional growth and development.