AI Developer

Overview This role supports the development and operation of internal AI systems using an established codebase and AWS-native services. The position is focused on practical AI application development, deployment, and enablement rather than research. The developer will contribute code, support AI workflows, assist with MLOps-related activities, and help other developers become productive within the AI environment. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based AI services using an existing internal codebase Implement and extend RAG workflows using LangChain and LangGraph Build and support AI orchestration using AWS Step Functions Deploy AI services via Git-based CI/CD pipelines in AWS Participate in Scrum-based development and sprint planning Translate non-developer feature descriptions into clear/concise work items for developers to execute Perform code reviews and help establish coding standards Support onboarding and training of other developers on internal AI frameworks Collaborate with security and operations teams to support compliant deployments Skills Required Required Technical Skills Strong Python development experience Hands-on experience with LangChain and/ LangGraph Expertise writing CRUD API calls supporting AI markdown and corresponding metadata Prompt Engineering Experience deploying applications in AWS (Step Functions, Lambda, or containers) Past experience optimizing AI tools and systems to ensure prompts return efficiently Proficiency with Git-based workflows and VS Code Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development Working knowledge of MLOps fundamentals (CI/CD, environment separation, logging) Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience building or supporting RAG pipelines Familiarity with metadata tagging, versioned knowledge sources, and access-aware retrieval (ABAC concepts) Exposure to secure or regulated environments (government experience a plus) AWS certification Experience participating in code reviews or mentoring other developers Full-stack web development experience (Blazor/Angular/React) What Were Looking For A practical engineer who can work within an existing architecture Someone comfortable balancing AI development with operational constraints A team-oriented developer who can help others succeed An engineer comfortable interacting with both developer and non-developer team mates Experience 5-7 years experience Salary Range: $75,000 $85,000/year, DOE Education A bachelors degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement. Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]