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# Sr Software Engineer

- **Company:** APPNOVATE24 LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=684a873f7f585651

## About the Role

* Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
 * Strong understanding of decision-making processes, tools, and techniques.

Software Development

 * Knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and activities.
 * Ability to develop software products and systems aligned with product requirements.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

 * Understanding of structured software development methodologies.
 * Experience delivering and managing new or enhanced software products throughout the SDLC.

Software Integration Engineering

 * Knowledge of software integration processes, technologies, and functions.
 * Ability to design, develop, and maintain interfaces between applications, platforms, and software packages.

Software Product Design and Architecture

 * Knowledge of software product design principles and architecture.
 * Ability to translate business and market requirements into technical designs.

Software Product Technical Knowledge

 * Understanding of the technical components of software products.
 * Ability to design, configure, and integrate software solutions.

Software Product Testing

 * Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices.
 * Ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies to ensure quality and compliance with requirements.
 * Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed, productive decisions.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617

## Description

* Lead the architecture, design, development, and testing of modern software solutions, prototypes, pilots, and reusable platform capabilities.
 * Evaluate, prototype, and implement emerging technologies, including:
 * Generative AI (GenAI)
 * Agentic AI and automated workflows
 * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
 * Cloud-native services
 * APIs and system integrations
 * Automation stakeholders.
 * Define and implement technical evaluation methods, including:
 * Proof-of-concept (POC) success criteria
 * Model and system performance metrics
 * Quality gates and automated testing
 * Monitoring and production readiness reviews
 * Identify technical risks, dependencies, integration requirements, security considerations, and operational constraints early in the solution lifecycle.
 * Recommend practical strategies to mitigate technical and operational risks.n and data-driven application patterns
 * Translate business opportunities, product goals, and technical requirements into scalable software designs, solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and implementation plans.
 * Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, conduct design reviews, and promote engineering excellence, experimentation, and responsible technology adoption.
 * Collaborate with product managers, architects, data scientists, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, UX professionals, and business.