Software Engineer - Core Engineer  #1036812
Job Description:

• The Global Data Insight & Analytics organization is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and drive the development of generative AI applications that will transform the future of mobility.
• In this role, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional team, collaborating directly and continuously with engineers, business partners, product managers, and designers.
• You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge generative AI applications and systems that can be deployed across various domains within company, enabling smarter decision-making, enhancing customer experiences, and optimizing operations.

 
Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Tech Anchors, Product Managers, and Product Owners to deliver generative AI solutions on GCP using Python and a modern, full-stack architecture.
• Work with software and ML engineers to tackle challenging problems in building and deploying agentic AI solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, managing configurations for dev, staging, and prod environments.
• Maintain and manage current CI/CD ecosystem and tools.
• Find ways to automate and continually improve current CI/CD and release processes.
• Examine, inspect code and scripts, and resolve issues across the full application stack.
• Help innovate and standardize development practices for building cloud-native AI products.
• Experiment, innovate and share knowledge with the team.
• Lead by example in the use of Paired Programming and Test-Driven Development for cross-training, problem-solving, and speed to delivery.
• Leverage latest ML / GenAI / agent frameworks to build complex AI workflows.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or a similar technical discipline.
• 3+ years of work experience as a backend software engineer in Python with exceptional software engineering knowledge.
• 2+ years of experience with Cloud Engineering, with familiarity in at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience with cloud services, preferably GCP Services like Vertex AI, Cloud Function, Cloud Run, BigQuery etc.
• Advanced working knowledge of object-oriented/object function programming languages: Python, C/C++.
• Strong proficiency with web frameworks and REST API (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Experience/understanding in MLOPs, Gen AI, AI agents.
• Experience with ML workflow orchestration tools: Airflow, Kubeflow etc.
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CD principles: Jenkins, Tekton, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions etc.
• Experience in container management solutions: Kubernetes, Docker.
• Experience with scripting language: Bash, PowerShell etc.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code: Terraform etc.

 
Desired Skills:

• A Master's degree focused in Computer Science / Machine Learning or a related field.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - specifically a broad range of compute, data and messaging services like GKE, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Fire store, Pub/Sub, Memory store, and Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, ADK, Crew AI etc.
• Experience building and deploying serverless applications on Cloud Run.
• Experience in programming concepts such as Paired Programming, Test-Driven Development, etc.
• Knowledge of coding and software craftsmanship practices.
• Must be a quick learner and open to learning new technology.
• Experience applying agile practices to solution delivery.
• Must be team-oriented and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter to understand existing bottlenecks and come up with innovative solutions.

 
Skills Required:

• Python
• GCP
• REST APIs
• Full Stack

 
Skills Preferred:

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems
• Tekton
• GitHub
• Docker
• Kubernetes

 
Experience Required:

• 6+ years in IT;
• 4+ years in development Engineer
• 3 Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Education Preferred:

• Master's Degree

 
Additional Information:

• Work closely with Tech Anchors, Product Managers, and Product Owners to deliver generative AI solutions on GCP using Python and a modern, full-stack architecture.
• Work with software and ML engineers to tackle challenging problems in building and deploying agentic AI solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, managing configurations for dev, staging, and prod environments.
• Maintain and manage current CI/CD ecosystem and tools.
• Find ways to automate and continually improve current CI/CD and release processes.
• Examine, inspect code and scripts, and resolve issues across the full application stack.
• Help innovate and standardize development practices for building cloud-native AI products.
• Experiment, innovate and share knowledge with the team.
• Lead by example in the use of Paired Programming and Test-Driven Development for cross-training, problem-solving, and speed to delivery.
• Leverage latest ML / GenAI / agent frameworks to build complex AI workflows.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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