Software Engineer II - MCP Development

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Software Engineer to join our MCP (Model Context Protocol) Engineering Team. This role will focus on designing, developing, testing, and supporting MCP servers and integrations that enable AI agents, copilots, and enterprise applications to securely interact with business systems, APIs, databases, and workflows.

The Software Engineer will work closely with the Technical Lead, Product Owner, QA Engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable and reusable MCP solutions that accelerate AI adoption across the organization.

This position is ideal for a developer with strong API and integration experience who is interested in modern AI technologies, agent-based architectures, and AI-assisted software development practices.

District Overview

Kiewit Technology Group builds solutions to enable and support our company’s expansive operations. Our mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team utilizes systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit’s business and the project lifecycle to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field. We give our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions.

Location

This role is located in LaVista, NE or Lenexa, KS. This role requires employees to report in office.

Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain MCP servers and tools., + Assist in defining and implementing MCP best practices.

• Support secure context delivery to AI agents.

Testing & Quality

• Create and maintain unit tests and integration tests.

• Participate in peer code reviews.

• Validate MCP functionality and performance.

• Assist QA Engineers in creating test scenarios.

• Ensure solutions meet security and quality standards.

AI-Assisted Development

• Utilize AI tools such as Cursor and MCP-enabled agents to improve productivity.

• Support development of AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions.

• Participate in experimentation with emerging AI technologies.

• Follow organizational AI development standards and governance.

DevOps & Operations

• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.

• Assist with deployments and release activities.

• Monitor application health and troubleshoot issues.

• Participate in production support and incident resolution.

• Contribute to performance and reliability improvements.

Agile Team Participation

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, demos, and retrospectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Equivalent practical experience considered.

Experience

• 3-5 years of software development experience.

• Experience developing APIs and application integrations.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Experience with cloud-hosted applications.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• C# and .NET

• Python

• REST API development

• SQL Server

• Git source control

• Azure DevOps

• Unit testing frameworks

• CI/CD concepts

Familiarity with:

• MCP (Model Context Protocol)

• Azure Cloud Services

• JavaScript or TypeScript

• AI-assisted development tools

• Azure Foundry

• Docker and container technologies

• Data integration patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing enterprise integrations.

• Exposure to AI, LLMs, or Copilot technologies.

• Knowledge of MCP architecture and concepts.

• Familiarity with Azure Functions or Azure App Services. #LI-AK1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.