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Rather than focusing on a single application, this role is responsible for creating scalable, repeatable AI-assisted development practices that improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and software delivery outcomes.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience leveraging large language models (LLMs), AI development tooling, automation frameworks, and developer platforms. This individual will work closely with modernization engineers to create the systems, guardrails, and workflows that enable teams to successfully adopt AI-powered development practices at scale.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, build, and optimize AI-assisted pipelines for:\nCode comprehension\nCode translation\nTest generation\nCode review\nSoftware modernization workflows\nEvaluate, integrate, and benchmark AI development tools to determine their impact on engineering productivity and software quality.\nDevelop prompts, agents, contextual frameworks, and automation solutions that support engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.\nEstablish governance, guardrails, and best practices for AI-assisted development to ensure solutions remain secure, reliable, auditable, and maintainable.\nCreate reusable developer tooling and internal platforms that improve developer efficiency and modernization outcomes.\nPartner closely with software engineers, architects, and modernization teams to drive adoption of AI-powered engineering workflows.\nMeasure and report on the effectiveness of AI-assisted development initiatives using data-driven performance metrics.\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of professional software engineering experience.\nStrong software engineering fundamentals and experience building applications using modern development practices.\nHands-on experience working with:\nLarge Language Models (LLMs)\nAI-assisted development tools\nAI coding assistants\nPrompt engineering\nDeveloper productivity platforms\nExperience designing and building:\nDeveloper tools\nAutomation frameworks\nInternal engineering platforms\nWorkflow orchestration solutions\nExperience evaluating technical solutions through experimentation, measurement, and performance analysis.\nProficiency in at least one of the following technologies:\nC++\nC# / .NET\nJava\nAbility to understand and work within complex legacy codebases and modernization environments.\nExperience working within Agile software development environments.\nKnowledge of:\nSpec-Driven Development\nAI Development Lifecycle (AIDLC)\nAI-enabled software engineering workflows\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience implementing agentic coding solutions and AI-assisted refactoring at scale.\nBackground in:\nStatic analysis\nCompiler technologies\nProgram transformation\nCode generation systems\nWorking knowledge of:\nLangChain\nLangGraph\nDeepAgents\nExperience supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives.\nExperience building AI governance, evaluation, and observability frameworks.\nSuccess Factors\n\nThe ideal candidate will:\n\nBe an excellent communicator who can partner effectively with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.\nThrive in highly innovative and rapidly evolving environments.\nDemonstrate curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to test new ideas while maintaining engineering rigor.\nSuccessfully influence engineering teams to adopt AI-powered development tools and workflows.\nBalance innovation with practicality, focusing on measurable business and engineering outcomes.\nUse data-driven decision-making to evaluate the impact of AI-assisted engineering practices.\nServe as an advocate and change agent for modern software development methodologies.\n\nEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.\n\nEverforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy\n\nEverforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.\n\nEverforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Rather than focusing on a single application, this role is responsible for creating scalable, repeatable AI-assisted development practices that improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and software delivery outcomes.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience leveraging large language models (LLMs), AI development tooling, automation frameworks, and developer platforms. This individual will work closely with modernization engineers to create the systems, guardrails, and workflows that enable teams to successfully adopt AI-powered development practices at scale.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, build, and optimize AI-assisted pipelines for:\nCode comprehension\nCode translation\nTest generation\nCode review\nSoftware modernization workflows\nEvaluate, integrate, and benchmark AI development tools to determine their impact on engineering productivity and software quality.\nDevelop prompts, agents, contextual frameworks, and automation solutions that support engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.\nEstablish governance, guardrails, and best practices for AI-assisted development to ensure solutions remain secure, reliable, auditable, and maintainable.\nCreate reusable developer tooling and internal platforms that improve developer efficiency and modernization outcomes.\nPartner closely with software engineers, architects, and modernization teams to drive adoption of AI-powered engineering workflows.\nMeasure and report on the effectiveness of AI-assisted development initiatives using data-driven performance metrics.\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of professional software engineering experience.\nStrong software engineering fundamentals and experience building applications using modern development practices.\nHands-on experience working with:\nLarge Language Models (LLMs)\nAI-assisted development tools\nAI coding assistants\nPrompt engineering\nDeveloper productivity platforms\nExperience designing and building:\nDeveloper tools\nAutomation frameworks\nInternal engineering platforms\nWorkflow orchestration solutions\nExperience evaluating technical solutions through experimentation, measurement, and performance analysis.\nProficiency in at least one of the following technologies:\nC++\nC# / .NET\nJava\nAbility to understand and work within complex legacy codebases and modernization environments.\nExperience working within Agile software development environments.\nKnowledge of:\nSpec-Driven Development\nAI Development Lifecycle (AIDLC)\nAI-enabled software engineering workflows\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience implementing agentic coding solutions and AI-assisted refactoring at scale.\nBackground in:\nStatic analysis\nCompiler technologies\nProgram transformation\nCode generation systems\nWorking knowledge of:\nLangChain\nLangGraph\nDeepAgents\nExperience supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives.\nExperience building AI governance, evaluation, and observability frameworks.\nSuccess Factors\n\nThe ideal candidate will:\n\nBe an excellent communicator who can partner effectively with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.\nThrive in highly innovative and rapidly evolving environments.\nDemonstrate curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to test new ideas while maintaining engineering rigor.\nSuccessfully influence engineering teams to adopt AI-powered development tools and workflows.\nBalance innovation with practicality, focusing on measurable business and engineering outcomes.\nUse data-driven decision-making to evaluate the impact of AI-assisted engineering practices.\nServe as an advocate and change agent for modern software development methodologies.\n\nEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. 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You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy\n\nEverforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.\n\nEverforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.\n\nIf you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. 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