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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - AI & Cloud Engineering - **Company:** Innowave LLC - **Location:** Fairfax, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Information Systems, Software Debugging, Decision Support Systems, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Spring Cloud, Large Language Models, Software Application Programming, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fee91f5d46b45b2c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field * 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Backend Development, or Cloud Application Development * Strong experience developing applications with C# and .NET 8+ (or recent .NET versions) * Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and distributed systems * Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development * Experience building integrations across APIs, messaging systems, and external platforms * Experience implementing event-driven architectures and workflow orchestration * Familiarity with AI technologies, including Claude or other large language models, and their application in software engineering * Experience building or integrating AI agents, MCP servers, or AI-powered developer tools is highly desirable * Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, security, and performance optimization * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and modern software delivery practices * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills * Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams * Experience working with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams * Passion for building high-quality software, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement * Fluent in English, both written and spoken ## Description * Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend services using C#/.NET 8+ * Develop cloud-native applications and integration services on AWS * Design and implement APIs, orchestration workflows, and event-driven architectures across internal and external systems * Build automation solutions that integrate services, data sources, messaging platforms, and third-party applications * Integrate Claude-based AI capabilities to enhance engineering workflows, business processes, and operational efficiency * Develop and maintain MCP servers and secure AI tool integrations * Design and implement AI agent workflows for automation, orchestration, and decision support * Support production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, debugging, and continuous reliability improvements * Contribute to architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, security, performance, and maintainability * Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, DevOps, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver high-quality end-to-end solutions * Participate in code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and mentor other software engineers * Continuously evaluate emerging AI and cloud technologies and recommend solutions that create business value * Champion a culture of innovation, automation, and engineering excellence ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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