Senior Software Engineer

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in the United States.** As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and develop scalable full-stack applications while integrating AI-driven capabilities into enterprise lending workflows. You will work across frontend and backend technologies, building reliable services and intuitive user experiences in a modern microservices environment. Combining strong software engineering expertise with emerging AI technologies, you will help deliver intelligent automation, semantic search, and enhanced digital experiences. You will collaborate with engineers, AI/ML specialists, data scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn complex requirements into practical solutions. Your work will contribute to application performance, service stability, and the continuous evolution of technology-driven financial products. This fully remote opportunity is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and building innovative applications with measurable business impact. ### Accountabilities: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own key aspects of full-stack development and AI integration, ensuring applications are secure, scalable, maintainable, and responsive to evolving business needs. Your responsibilities will include: - Design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, and Node.js within a microservices architecture. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver new features efficiently. - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient TypeScript and Java code, following established engineering standards and best practices. - Optimize applications for performance, speed, scalability, and reliability while troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. - Design and maintain data storage solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, including database queries, optimization, and data integrity. - Build user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JSON-generated structures, applying DOM manipulation to create dynamic and interactive experiences. - Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility across web applications. - Participate in code reviews, share technical knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvements in code quality. - Build and deploy AI-powered applications using large language models (LLMs), generative AI agents, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. - Integrate AI services into full-stack solutions using technologies and frameworks such as LangChain, FastAPI, and Azure OpenAI. - Process unstructured and multimodal data, including PDFs, HTML, audio, and images, to support intelligent application features. - Implement LLMOps practices such as prompt versioning, caching, observability, and cost tracking. - Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to embed intelligent automation and decision-making capabilities into enterprise workflows. - Contribute to semantic search, vector database integrations, and AI-enhanced user experiences. - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation. - Work within the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone to support effective team collaboration. **Requirements:** The ideal candidate combines extensive full-stack engineering experience with practical knowledge of AI integration, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to building stable, high-quality applications. The following qualifications are required: - **Professional experience:** At least 5 years of professional full-stack development experience. - **Frontend development:** Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, DOM manipulation, and the development of responsive, interactive web interfaces. - **Backend development:** Strong experience with Node.js and Java in modern application environments. - **TypeScript:** Advanced proficiency using TypeScript across frontend and backend development. - **Database expertise:** Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server, including database design, querying, and performance optimization. - **AI integration:** Experience integrating AI APIs and services, such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, or Mistral. - **LLM knowledge:** Understanding of large language models, prompt engineering, AI coding tools such as Cursor, and AI orchestration frameworks. - **Problem-solving:** Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. - **Communication and collaboration:** Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment. - **Attention to detail:** Ability to manage evolving requirements while maintaining service stability, code quality, and application reliability. - **Remote work connectivity:** Reliable high-speed internet with a cable or fiber connection and the ability to connect via Ethernet. Minimum speeds depend on usage: 70/30 Mbps for basic use, 200–300/35–70 Mbps for shared use, and 500–1,000/100+ Mbps for heavy use. **Preferred qualifications include:** - Experience with additional frontend frameworks or libraries, including microfrontend architectures. - Familiarity with Redis and publish/subscribe messaging concepts. - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker. - Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Experience developing AI-enhanced user interfaces, user experiences, and intelligent user flows. - Exposure to vector databases, semantic search, and AI observability tools. - Experience with a leading mortgage Loan Origination System (LOS) and custom software platforms. - Hands-on experience with Aloha software. - Familiarity with mortgage compliance frameworks, including HMDA, TRID, RESPA, and ECOA. **Benefits:** - **Annual salary:** $150,000–$180,000, depending on relevant factors and applicable state and local pay transparency requirements. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Health insurance. - Dental insurance. - Vision insurance. - Life insurance. - Disability insurance. - Paid time off. - 12 paid holidays per year. - Paid training. - Employee discounts. - Referral program and supplemental referral bonuses. - Fully remote work arrangement, subject to the specified internet connectivity requirements. - Equal opportunity employment.