AI Software Engineer

Kforce Inc.

Hopkins, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$51–$69
SKILLS
Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Caching, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Django, Docker, Engineering, Financial Services, Flask, GitHub, Integration Testing, JSON, JUnit, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Legal, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Machine Tool, Memory Hardware, Mentoring, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, MySQL, OAuth, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Product Design, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Redis, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Safety Compliance, Scalable System Development, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Engineering, Telemetry, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Hopkins, MN
POSTED
3 days ago
Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking an AI Software Engineer (Python/Java-Spring Boot/React/GenAI/Full-Stack). Summary We are seeking a full-stack engineer skilled in Python and Java (Spring Boot), experienced with modern backend frameworks and React-based frontend development, and capable of delivering production-grade GenAI solutions (LLMs, RAG, Agents, MCP, guardrails). The candidate should be able to design, build, and operate scalable services and applications using modern AI patterns with strong software craftsmanship. Responsibilities:
  • Build backend services in Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and Java (Spring Boot); Design clean APIs, integrations, and background jobs
  • Develop user interfaces using React (preferred); Collaborate on UX, component libraries, accessibility, and performance
  • Own quality with PyTest/JUnit, integration and contract testing; enable CI/CD automation
  • Deliver GenAI capabilities: prompt design, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, and workflow automation
  • Productionize AI with guardrails for safety, compliance, observability, and fallback strategies; Measure latency, cost, and accuracy
  • Work across data layers: vector stores, relational DBs, caching, and secure connectors; Ensure data privacy and governance
  • Collaborate across product, design, and platform teams; review code, architect solutions, document decisions, and mentor peers

Requirements:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience leading architecture, cross-team design, and AI governance
Backend (Python & Java):
  • Strong in Python and Java (Spring Boot) - APIs, microservices, async processing, and performance optimization
  • Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, Django, Spring Boot (REST, security, data, microservices)
  • API design (REST/JSON), OpenAPI, OAuth/OIDC, JWT, RBAC
Frontend:
  • React (preferred) or Angular: component design, state management, routing, testing (Jest, Playwright)
  • Build tooling: Vite/Webpack, npm/yarn
GenAI/Agentic AI:
  • LLM fundamentals, embeddings, prompt design, tool/function calling
  • RAG architectures and evaluation approaches
  • Agents: orchestration, memory, multi-agent patterns
  • MCP, guardrails, and secure AI patterns
  • Frameworks: LangChain/LangGraph, CrewAI (plus Haystack/LlamaIndex familiarity)
Data & Infrastructure:
  • Vector DBs, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis
  • Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability
  • Messaging/streaming: Kafka/MQ; batch vs. real-time processing
  • Cloud & DevOps: Azure (preferred) and Azure AI services, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Hands-on with AKS, EKS deployments, Helm charts, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience delivering production-grade GenAI applications with measurable outcomes
  • Integration with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, local models)
  • AI observability, evaluation frameworks, and guardrail telemetry
  • Financial services/regulated environment experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/