Senior Software Engineer - AI & Cloud Platforms (contract)

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor within COO Technology. This role is responsible for consulting on complex, large-scale software engineering initiatives and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong independent execution, and the ability to collaborate strategically with business stakeholders, senior technologists, and external partners. This position requires active participation across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and architectural planning.

Modern technologies-including Generative AI and enterprise integration tools-will be leveraged to deliver innovative, robust solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad organizational impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering
• Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide, large-scale technology initiatives
• Review, analyze, and resolve complex, multi-faceted software engineering challenges, including those involving unprecedented or intangible factors
• Design, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software applications and systems
• Actively participate in all phases of the SDLC, including architectural planning and solution design
• Evaluate technology solutions in support of both tactical and strategic business objectives, considering enterprise architecture and technical constraints
• Apply industry best practices and emerging technologies to make informed technical decisions and drive innovation
• Contribute to the development and adoption of engineering standards and enterprise best practices
• Collaborate with senior technologists, subject matter experts, business partners, and external vendors to resolve complex technical challenges
• Lead projects and teams, providing mentorship to peers and junior engineers
• Apply both manual and automated evaluation techniques to ensure high-quality, reliable solution delivery
• Ensure solutions meet functional, policy, procedural, and compliance requirements

Do you have experience in Web applications?, * Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Strong experience in Software Engineering, demonstrated through work experience
• Proficiency in Python full-stack development, including:
• RESTful API design using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Web development frameworks and front-end integration
• Hands-on experience with Autosys, OpenShift (OCP), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent cloud environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Experience working with a Generative AI (GenAI) technology stack
• Ability to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Strong understanding of SDLC, enterprise standards, and engineering best practices