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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer + AI Architect + Cloud Architect + Technical Leader - **Company:** NEXXORA INC - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, IT Architecture, Generative AI, Backend, Gitlab, Vue.js, AI Platforms, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f14b571b-9728-4516-a386-c2a7ec7a023b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. * 15+ years of software engineering experience. * Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI solutions. * Expert-level Python development. * Experience building scalable distributed systems. * Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and modern software architecture. * Experience designing cloud-native applications using AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). * Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience, particularly Terraform. * Experience leading major technical programs and influencing technology strategy. * Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Required Technical Skills Backend * Python required * Enterprise backend engineering * API design * Microservices architecture Frontend * Vue.js preferred * React or Angular acceptable Cloud & Infrastructure * AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform * Terraform * Cloud-native architecture * Distributed systems DevOps * GitLab * CI/CD pipelines * Infrastructure automation Artificial Intelligence * Generative AI * AI application architecture * AI-assisted software development * AI engineering platforms such as: * Claude * Codex * GitHub Copilot * Similar AI development platforms, * Recognized subject-matter expertise in AI/ML with enterprise-scale impact. * Experience establishing AI governance frameworks. * Experience leading enterprise AI transformation programs. * Strong data-platform and data-ecosystem background. * Advanced understanding of emerging AI technologies and AI strategy. * Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers and technical leaders. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced AI Developer IV / Principal AI Engineer to provide technical vision, architectural leadership, and hands-on development expertise for enterprise-scale AI initiatives. This is a principal-level position combining AI architecture, software engineering, cloud-native development, distributed systems, and technical leadership. The engineer will define enterprise AI architecture, establish technical standards, lead complex AI transformations, and remain actively involved in production software development., * Define and lead enterprise-wide AI architecture strategy. * Design, build, and deploy scalable AI-powered applications and distributed systems. * Provide technical leadership for large-scale AI transformation programs. * Write production-quality software and remain hands-on with development. * Work with engineering, product, research, and business stakeholders. * Establish AI governance, security standards, best practices, and responsible-AI frameworks. * Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend strategic investments. * Mentor senior engineers and develop technical leadership within engineering teams. * Drive adoption of AI-assisted software development tools and practices. * Guide architectural decisions involving cloud platforms, AI services, and enterprise data ecosystems. * Lead technical design reviews and influence enterprise engineering standards. * Support multiple project teams operating on quarterly delivery cycles. Team Environment The position works within cross-functional teams that may include: * Software Engineers * Research Scientists * Product Managers * AI/ML Engineers Typical project teams consist of approximately 1 5 engineers and operate using an Agile quarterly planning and delivery model. 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