Sr. Software Engineer - AI

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Role Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain software solutions primarily using Python deployed in Azure.

• Ensure stability, efficiency, security, and quality of all shipped code by supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

• Support runtime platform maintenance, integration of new features, and release fixes

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to ensure knowledge sharing and support continuous development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required

• 5+ Years of experience professionally developing Python software

• 12+ months of recent hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying solutions on Azure 

• Strong API development skills with knowledge of security practices

• Proficient with SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases (e.g., Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Azure AI Search, Pinecone) 

• Ability to build and deploy containers (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)

• Skilled in CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions 

• Azure Certification preferred

• Ability to travel 10%

Behaviors and Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.

• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.

• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.

• Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance.

• Teamwork: Can build and lead multiple teams, fostering a cooperative environment and ensuring effective communication between team members.

• Self-Motivation: Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self-motivation.

Skill Level Requirements

• The ability to understand and utilize cloud computing technologies, including virtualization, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS delivery models, to implement and manage scalable cloud solutions. - Intermediate

• The ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions. - Intermediate 

• The ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively. - Intermediate 

• The ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes. - Intermediate 

• Proficiency in implementing and managing DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to enhance the collaboration between development and operations teams - Intermediate 

• Proficiency in using SQL for database management, including tasks such as querying, updating, and managing relational databases to efficiently handle data retrieval and manipulation - Intermediate

• Proficiency in utilizing Platforms as a Service (PaaS) for deploying, managing, and scaling applications, including tasks such as application hosting, database integration, and development tool support; Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services highly preferred - Intermediate 

• Proficiency in using Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks for database interaction, including tasks such as mapping objects to database tables, managing database schemas, and performing CRUD operations efficiently - Intermediate 

• Proficiency in using Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies, including tasks such as writing automated test cases before code implementation, ensuring code quality, and facilitating continuous integration and deployment - Intermediate 

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status