Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build back-end services that support our portfolio of data-centric clinical and analytic applications. These applications leverage cloud computing, big data, mobile, data science, data warehousing, machine learning using state of the art software development applications and frameworks. Our Software Engineers ensures that these cloud-based micro-services adhere to uptime and accuracy targets, are resilient, and scale as data volumes and traffic increase. They work closely with the data engineering, platform, and solutions teams to develop applications as required to benefit our practice and patients.

• Works closely with the Product Owners, Product Managers, Architects to translate requirements into code.
• Developing services around data warehousing, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, analytics and machine learning.
• Participate in DevOps, Agile, continuous development and integration frameworks.
• Programming in high-level languages such as Go, Python, Java etc.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation of processes and source code is created and maintained.
• Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, and customers throughout the organization.
• Participate in expert level troubleshooting and resolve problems through root cause analysis, data and system investigation.
• Contributes to design and architecture discussions with Principals and Architects.
• Leads targeted cross-functional improvement efforts and mentors more junior software engineers.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Work independently with minimal guidance. You may lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience., * Design and implement high-performance hosting environments for both specialized models and autonomous agents.
• Scale Hybrid-Cloud Infrastructure: Build multi-tenant platform capabilities that support seamless agent and model execution across diverse cloud and on-prem environments.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement robust solutions for real-time monitoring, distributed tracing, and automated evaluation of agents & models in production. Operational Stewardship: Act as a member of our rotational platform operational team, ensuring the reliability and uptime of critical AI services. Collaborate & Advocate: Partner with cross-functional AI teams to identify system friction, streamlining their workflows and accelerating the delivery of AI-driven value.

• Preferred qualifications for this position include: master’s degree in computer science/Engineering or related field.
• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services.
• Experience writing software for the cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems or business intelligence products.
• Experience building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

As a Senior Software Engineer for AI Platform Engineering, you will bridge the gap between high-scale system architecture and frontier AI. You will be one of builders of our Model & Agent Runtimes-the specialized engines that govern how models and autonomous agents execute across our hybrid-cloud footprint. This isn’t just about deployment; it’s about a platform-first mindset. You will ensure that AI capabilities are scalable, secure, and governed through world-class AgentOps, LLMOps, and MLOps practices., * Proven experience building scalable back-end systems, ideally with a focus on containerization and orchestration (4+ years of in-depth Kubernetes is a must).

• AI/ML Fluency: Strong understanding of the lifecycle of LLMs and autonomous agents, including inference optimization and RAG architectures.
• Operational Rigor: A track record of implementing observability (logging, metrics, tracing) in complex, distributed environments.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: The ability to turn abstract AI research into production-grade, hardened platform features.

Other requirements

• Have in-depth knowledge of software engineering with experience coding applications or services in a high-level programming language, preferably Python, and a basic knowledge of related fields. Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude for designing and implementing software solutions.
• Experience with modern application development frameworks Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Deep hands-on technical expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Agile software development techniques.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services.
• Experience writing software for hybrid cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

Pulled from the full job description

• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Life insurance, Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a ‘work buddy’ to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you’ll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We’re committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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