Senior Software Engineer - AI

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FAMU National Alumni Association · 2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - AI

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

FAMU National Alumni Association is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI. The role involves leading the implementation of large features, designing APIs, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality backend solutions.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead implementation for large features or multi-sprint projects, driving backend execution and delivery using C# and the .NET platform

Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs that are performant, secure, and well-documented

Decompose complex problems into milestones; translate acceptance criteria into robust, testable backend solutions

Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance; elevate team capabilities

Influence engineering practices (testing, design hygiene, operational readiness) to raise overall quality

Contribute to proofs-of-concept and prototypes to validate architectural approaches and reduce delivery risk

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (product, QA, leads) throughout development and testing

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

C#NET 6+ASP.NET CoreRESTful APIsSwagger/OpenAPISoftware designDebuggingMaintainable coding practicesSQL ServerPostgreSQLEntity Framework CoreAzureAWSGitJira

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

6+ years of professional software engineering experience

Deep proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem (.NET 6+, ASP.NET Core)

Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs, including versioning, authentication, and documentation (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI)

Strong fundamentals in software design, debugging, and maintainable coding practices

Expertise working with relational data stores (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework Core)

Experience with cloud platforms, e.g. Azure or AWS, including deploying and operating .NET services

Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery, mentor others, and handle ambiguity effectively

Track record of raising engineering quality (reliability, performance, testing, maintainability)

Experience participating in estimation and sprint planning

Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and defect-tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated growth mindset - self-driven learning and continuous improvement

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities

Preferred

Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate software development

Familiarity with message brokers or event-driven architectures (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of gRPC or GraphQL API patterns

Background in API gateway configuration and management (e.g., Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway)

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Flexible Planned Paid Time Off

Generous Sick Leave

Inclusive & Welcoming Environment

Purpose-Driven Culture

Work-Life Balance

Commitment to Community Involvement

Employer-Paid Parental Leave

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Remote Work Flexibility

Company

FAMU National Alumni Association

Nonprofit alumni association supporting Florida A&M University.

Tallahassee, FL, US

2-10 employees

http://famunaa.org

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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