Remote Lead AI Software Engineer

Description:

• Buyers Edge Platform is revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power, and partnerships.
• The company empowers stakeholders across the foodservice ecosystem with efficiency and visibility.
• They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop, deploy, and integrate APIs that connect various data sources to power intelligent software agents and AI models.
• This role involves technical leadership, backend development, and cloud-based deployments, focusing on scalability and data processing.
• The lead will manage a team of engineers, set priorities, and guide development efforts while remaining hands-on.
• Responsibilities include developing scalable APIs, designing data retrieval pipelines, deploying APIs in cloud environments, and working with AI teams to integrate APIs into software tools.
• The position is remotely based, and work sponsorship is not available.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of backend development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in Python and Node.js is required.
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying APIs in production is necessary.
• Experience with data retrieval and processing from services like Redshift, MySQL, and Postgres is essential.
• A strong understanding of scaling challenges with large datasets is required.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, and API Gateway is needed.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, authentication methods (OAuth, JWT), and cloud deployments is important.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and decision-making skills are essential.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Preferred skills include experience integrating AI-driven APIs and familiarity with AWS Lambda or serverless computing.

Benefits:

• The position offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverages, along with ancillary plans such as flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life insurance.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability plans are included, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.
• A thorough training and development program is provided, along with competitive compensation.
• The Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy allows employees to take time off without accruing it, and half-day Summer Fridays are offered.
• The company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer.