Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Emergent Staffing as a Senior Software Engineer for a 12-month contract role with potential for full-time conversion! This hybrid position, based in Minneapolis, MN, or Nashville, TN, requires U.S. work authorization. You will design, build, and maintain high-impact software applications and platforms, collaborating with various stakeholders. The role involves integrating AI/ML tools, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the integration of emerging technologies. You will translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and help guide engineering practices. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience developing and deploying web applications
• Proficiency in Python (version 3.11 preferred); React experience is a plus
• Experience with RESTful API development using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including schema design and optimization
• Familiarity with AI/ML models or a demonstrated interest in applying AI technologies
• Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Strong communication skills and a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring others

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications and APIs
• Integrate AI/ML tools, including large language models and generative AI to improve analytics and automation
• Translate complex business requirements into practical and elegant technical solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software development
• Review and test code to maintain high standards of quality and reliability
• Support and enhance an existing suite of production applications
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies, especially in AI/ML and cloud services

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field
• Background in data engineering, ETL, or real-time data processing
• Familiarity with tools in our stack: PostgreSQL, Flask, FastAPI, React, Docker, Redis, CircleCI, Pandas, Numpy, AWS Lambdas
• Experience in regulated or data-intensive industries
• Contributions to open-source projects or published work in AI, ML, or developer tools