Senior Software Engineer with AI First

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Position Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and ship product features end-to-end—spanning UI components, RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure—with increasing autonomy and technical ownership
Architect and implement scalable, highly available systems using Amazon Web Services, Docker, and Terraform
Establish and maintain software quality through robust CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive test automation, and code quality standards
Investigate and resolve production issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing preventive solutions and performance optimizations
Apply system design patterns including microservice architecture and serverless computing to build solutions that scale to millions of users
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning to drive technical excellence across the team

AI-Powered Development:

Integrate GenAI tools like Anthropic Claude into your workflow for code generation, technical documentation, and automated testing
Utilize AI-assisted debugging platforms to accelerate issue identification and resolution in production environments
Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to generate infrastructure-as-code templates and backend service scaffolding
Evaluate and implement agentic AI tools that enhance developer workflows, including automated test generation, intelligent code review assistance, and deployment automation

Qualifications

5-8 years of professional software development experience in a production environment
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering (other Bachelor's degrees will not be considered)
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, Python, or JavaScript
Demonstrated experience building and deploying web applications, with understanding of both frontend and backend development
Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Track record of delivering pragmatic, maintainable solutions that balance technical elegance with business requirements
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for code quality and system reliability
Self-directed learning ability with capacity to independently research and master new technologies
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for technical discussions

Preferred Experience:

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.)
Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Proficiency with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, including query optimization and schema design
Frontend development experience with React or similar modern frameworks
Backend API development using Node.js, C#/ASP.NET, or comparable frameworks
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Active use of GenAI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, etc.) in your development workflow
Track record of implementing AI-powered features or intelligent automation
Experience with agentic AI systems for orchestrating complex workflows
Contributions to open-source projects or technical blog posts demonstrating thought leadership
Participation in professional development through conferences, workshops, or technical communities

What Sets You Apart:

Portfolio of projects showcasing architectural decisions and technical problem-solving
Experience scaling systems to handle significant user growth or traffic spikes
Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
Passion for developer experience and tools that enhance team productivity
Enthusiasm for staying current with emerging technologies, particularly AI-assisted development

Compensation Information

The salary range for this position is $57000.00 - $99500.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Travel Requirements

No

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