Senior AI Software Engineer

Are you a senior software engineer with proven experience building and delivering intelligent, production-ready applications? Do you have a strong background in modern web development and hands-on experience applying AI technologies to solve complex business problems? If you're looking for an opportunity to combine deep software engineering expertise with advanced AI development, this may be an excellent fit. As our platform continues to evolve, we are looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer who can take ownership of complex technical initiatives, help shape architecture and technical direction, and turn emerging AI capabilities into reliable solutions. This role requires someone who can work independently, evaluate new technologies, make sound technical decisions, and mentor and support other engineers while remaining hands-on in development. Nextek, LLC is a fully functioning software development company in the financial services industry. Nextek creates software applications and solutions to serve the needs of Financial Services Professionals. Required What You Bring 7+ years of professional software development experienceSignificant hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying production AI-powered applicationsStrong, hands-on experience with Laravel, Next.js, and ReactExperience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM platformsStrong experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and AI workflowsExperience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production web applicationsExperience designing software architecture and making technical decisions for complex applicationsExperience with .NET / C#Experience working with SQL Server and/or MySQLExperience building and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft AzureStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently, take ownership of projects, and drive initiatives through completion Preferred Experience architecting relational databasesExperience with both AWS and AzureExperience with both SQL Server and MySQLExperience with AI agents, tool/function calling, vector databases, LLM orchestration, or AI evaluationExperience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadershipExperience establishing or improving AI development standards, architecture, or best practices Beyond Technical Skills, We Value Engineers Who Handle change well and adapt quicklyTake initiative and ownershipCommunicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersLead by example and support team successStay curious and continuously learn emerging AI technologiesAre comfortable evaluating new technologies and determining where they can provide meaningful business valueThink strategically while remaining hands-on and execution-focusedAre motivated by building intelligent systems that real businesses depend on Our Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)Ability to work in-office four days per week with one remote workdayOngoing professional development and AI training opportunitiesA collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to build AI solutions that solve real business problemsCollaborative environment where ideas and innovation are valuedAbility to influence architecture, AI strategy, and technical directionOpportunity to mentor and help develop other engineersFast-moving organization where your work has visible impactOpportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding AI platform At Nextek, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you are a Senior AI Software Engineer who enjoys building intelligent applications, solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and helping turn emerging AI capabilities into reliable production solutions, we encourage you to apply. Check out more amazing opportunities here: https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/