Senior AI Engineer (Java/ Python/ PHP/ Node)

• Design, build, and maintain scalable software systems using modern programming languages and architecture patterns.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrate with databases to support core product functionality.
• Build and manage microservices, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and easy to maintain.
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI) to speed up coding and improve output quality.
• Explore and experiment with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-driven workflows to find better ways of building software.
• Prototype new ideas quickly, test them, and iterate based on results.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve development practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex technical problems and improve system design.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong skills in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, Python, PHP, Node, etc.).
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.
• Solid understanding of databases, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience working with microservices and API-driven architecture.
• Comfortable using or exploring AI-assisted development tools.
• Genuine interest in LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI-driven systems.
• A curious, experimental mindset — willing to prototype and iterate quickly.

Skills Required

• Programming (Java, C++, Python, PHP, Node, or similar)
• Databases & APIs
• Distributed systems
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Microservices architecture
• AI-assisted development tools
• LLMs / prompt engineering (interest)
• Rapid prototyping & experimentation

Originally posted on Himalayas