Overview

This role supports the development and operation of internal AI systems using an established codebase and AWS-native services. The position is focused on practical AI application development, deployment, and enablement rather than research. The developer will contribute code, support AI workflows, assist with MLOps-related activities, and help other developers become productive within the AI environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python-based AI services using an existing internal codebase
Implement and extend RAG workflows using LangChain and LangGraph
Build and support AI orchestration using AWS Step Functions
Deploy AI services via Git-based CI/CD pipelines in AWS
Participate in Scrum-based development and sprint planning
Translate non-developer feature descriptions into clear/concise work items for developers to execute
Perform code reviews and help establish coding standards
Support onboarding and training of other developers on internal AI frameworks
Collaborate with security and operations teams to support compliant deployments

Skills Required

Required Technical Skills* Strong Python development experience

Hands-on experience with LangChain and/ LangGraph
Expertise writing CRUD API calls supporting AI markdown and corresponding metadata
Prompt Engineering
Experience deploying applications in AWS (Step Functions, Lambda, or containers)
Past experience optimizing AI tools and systems to ensure prompts return efficiently
Proficiency with Git-based workflows and VS Code
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development
Working knowledge of MLOps fundamentals (CI/CD, environment separation, logging)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have* Experience building or supporting RAG pipelines

Familiarity with metadata tagging, versioned knowledge sources, and access-aware retrieval (ABAC concepts)
Exposure to secure or regulated environments (government experience a plus)
AWS certification
Experience participating in code reviews or mentoring other developers
Full-stack web development experience (Blazor/Angular/React)

What We’re Looking For* A practical engineer who can work within an existing architecture

Someone comfortable balancing AI development with operational constraints
A team-oriented developer who can help others succeed
An engineer comfortable interacting with both developer and non-developer team mates

Experience* 5-7 years experience

Salary Range: $75,000 $85,000/year, DOE Education

A bachelor’s degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Full-Time

person

Entry-Level

business

On-site

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.

Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave Location

Tacoma Office

3518 6th Avenue, Suite 301

Tacoma, Washington 98406

(253) 564-1979

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Ai Developer

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