AI-Accelerated Application Modernization Engineer

Summary

Join Liatrio, a collaborative consulting firm accelerating software delivery and innovating processes, as a Lead Engineer. You will provide technical delivery leadership, utilizing AI to enhance solutions and uplift engineering teams. Responsibilities include architecting AI-leveraging technical solutions, serving as a technical point of contact, and mentoring junior team members. You will also contribute to internal Liatrio growth by driving knowledge sharing and participating in business development. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in full-stack development, cloud-native architecture, and various programming languages, with a focus on AI-first principles. This role requires travel and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Use AI-First and modern development tooling like Cursor, Windsurf, or Cline and other agentic, AI-accelerated IDEs
• Own full-stack development of new AI-enabled applications, as well as modernization of existing legacy applications using AI to expedite refactoring or migration
• Be fluent in multiple programming languages , including FP and OOP, as well as different database technologies
• Have extensive experience creating frontend web applications, backend API services, cloud-hosted applications, and full-stack standalone solutions—now with an eye toward AI enhancements
• Possess expertise navigating enterprise environments, distributed systems, and large/multi-cloud environments
• Be comfortable with end-to-end software delivery , able to review code, and empathize with developers and engineers across the SDLC—especially as AI-driven processes reshape roles
• Have deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture , source control management systems, branching strategies, and automation
• Bring first-hand experience building or working closely with Operations teams responsible for containerization, infrastructure as code, platform engineering, data center architecture, systems architecture, observability, and DevOps practices—ideally integrating AI-driven optimizations where possible
• Advocate for patterns, practices, and best practices like Agile, TDD, BDD, and DDD, while exploring how AI can support or enhance these methodologies
• Employment eligibility : must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada without the need for sponsorship
• Travel availability: we divide our time between working remotely and visiting our client sites located throughout the U.S. For most roles, travel typically ranges from 10-50%, depending on client need

Responsibilities

• Provide technical delivery leadership within a project or workstream under the guidance of an account leader or architect
• Accountable for technical excellence for the assigned project or workstream, including identifying where AI can deliver quicker, more robust solutions
• Uplift engineers —both clients' and Liatrio teammates—helping them adopt AI-assisted workflows
• Architect a technical solution leveraging AI where appropriate, articulate this solution to clients, and lead a small team of engineers in its implementation
• Serve as a technical point of contact , offering architectural guidance and Liatrio’s point of view on AI adoption
• Ensure account leader or architect alignment , escalating concerns or changes quickly, and seeking feedback on AI-focused strategies and approaches
• Adapt quickly to change —including rapidly evolving AI tools and capabilities—to meet customer needs
• Organize work for team members , regularly breaking down tasks and pairing with other engineers—especially when introducing new AI tools or practices
• Mentor junior team members , including 1:1 meetings, providing feedback, and guiding both technical and AI-related growth
• Provide feedback to account leaders or architects on overall team performance and areas for growth—highlighting opportunities to improve AI adoption
• Seek and provide fast feedback —personally and for others—helping drive quick iteration in both DevOps and AI experiments
• Generate ideas and be willing to fail fast —especially by leveraging proofs-of-concept that use AI to push boundaries
• Drive knowledge sharing in and out of client engagements—evangelizing AI-first approaches, best practices, and lessons learned
• Participate in business development , showing clients how AI can fundamentally transform their software development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness and hunger to learn — especially about cutting-edge AI and how it can reshape software delivery
• Devotion to open communication and transparency — in code, strategy, and AI-assisted innovation
• Value collaboration and willingness to share responsibilities — across internal and client work
• Effectively communicate in difficult conversations — including how to navigate AI adoption challenges
• Desire to solve complex problems — interpersonal, technical, business, and now AI-powered
• Ability to acknowledge shortcomings and provide solutions — recognizing opportunities where AI can help
• Empathy towards others — meeting people where they are in their AI journey
• Appreciate mentoring and helping others grow — both in traditional engineering practices and AI-driven modernization
• Navigate ambiguity and frequent change — especially as AI evolves rapidly

Benefits

• Full benefits including unlimited PTO, funded HSA option, 401k match, monthly LiveWell stipend, and quarterly company bonus
• Annual base salary: $150,000-$220,000, depending on experience