Application & AI Integration Engineer

Job Title: Application & AI Integration Engineer Department: Digital Development Supervisor: Senior Director, Digital Development & Innovation Job Classification: Full Time Job Type: Exempt Summary The Application & AI Integration Engineer will be responsible for building full-stack web applications, backend infrastructure and best-in-class, custom AI services for use within the organization. This role will be focused on building user-facing systems that include custom, tailor-built AI tools, skills, MCP servers and seamless integrations between our internal backend systems and third-party enterprise tools. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking engineer with a strong, foundational understanding of modern web application concepts and a deep understanding of large language models. This person will be responsible for connecting with other departments within the company to understand the various needs and areas of opportunity across the organization. This candidate should understand the unique security requirements of the tools they are building, as they will play a pivotal role in connecting our users with the right data at the right time while ensuring that our ecosystem and first-party data is handled responsibly. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust web applications from the ground up to support internal business data needs and external, fan-facing engagement platforms.Build and deploy AI-powered tools and services, including access-scoped knowledge bases and MCP servers to facilitate communication between AI models and our backend architectureArchitect, optimize and audit secure cloud-based relational databases to effectively store and manage dataWork closely with departments across the organization to turn complex business needs into intelligent and functional AI-augmented applications that meet the various needs of disparate groupsImplement industry-standard security best practices at every layer of the development stack to ensure sensitive data is always protected while remaining accessible for useComfortably navigate command line interfaces to help manage various operating system environments to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or similar fieldProven experience building enterprise-grade web applications, AI tools and skills, and MCP serversExperience with cloud-based platforms such as Amazon Web ServicesStrong, production-level proficiency in Laravel/PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and NodeFamiliarity with APIs, data ingestion patterns, and data integration techniquesExperience balancing large language model efficiency with token usage restrictionsExceptional attention to detailStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex problemsDeep understanding of relational databases and ORM schemas (Eloquent and PostgreSQL experience is a plus)Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionallySelf-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environmentHigh comfort level working in the command line and administering Linux-based systemsDemonstrated experience building web applications with strict security and data privacy practices in mindAbility to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed The expected range of annual salary/hourly rate and potential commission, if applicable, is included below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this/these range(s) will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market and industry considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure, performance, and standing with the company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Banner Seventeen, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy (and pregnancy related conditions), gender identity or expressio