Senior Software Engineer (Python / Agentic AI)

Kelly Services Inc.

Pleasanton, CA, United States

about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dejobs.org

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services User Authentication Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Software as a Service Cloud Computing Software Quality

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Databases Data Structures Software Design Patterns Web Development Distributed Systems Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Enterprise Messaging Systems NoSQL Open Source Technology Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle RabbitMQ Software Engineering Cloud Platform System Sql Optimization Reliability of Systems Backend Apache Kafka Virtual Agents Api Gateway Restful APIs Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Docker

Requirements

This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in Pleasanton, California with a leading enterprise SaaS organization focused on modernizing financial and accounting operations through cloud-based platforms. The role centers on Python, agentic AI, and scalable backend systems, giving you the opportunity to work on high-impact distributed architectures and AI-driven product innovation.

If you are a backend engineer who thrives on building high-performance systems and wants to work at the intersection of AI and enterprise SaaS, this is a strong opportunity for growth. The team is looking for engineers who are passionate about clean code, scalability, and innovation, and who want to mentor others while continuing to expand their own technical depth. You will gain exposure to modern cloud technologies, AI-first development practices, and complex real-world systems, all within a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and excellence. Required Skills & Experience · 5+ years of software engineering experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree)

· Strong proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or .NET

· Experience building web applications and SaaS platforms

· Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and distributed systems

· Advanced SQL knowledge including data modeling, transactions, and querying

· Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

· Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

· Exposure to AI-first or agentic AI development approaches

· Strong focus on code quality, testing, and maintainability Desired Skills & Experience · Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

· Familiarity with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases

· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

· Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS

· Understanding of API gateways, authentication, and identity management

· Experience designing and scaling high-performance systems

· Exposure to open-source tools and frameworks

· Background working in financial systems or similar domains What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown · 40% Backend Development (Python, APIs, distributed systems)

· 25% Cloud and Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, containers, databases)

· 20% AI / Agentic System Development

· 15% Performance Optimization and System Reliability Daily Responsibilities · 70% Hands On Development

· 10% Mentorship and Technical Leadership