Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Santcore Technologies is looking on behalf of its client for an experienced AI Software Engineer to support a major financial-sector technology program. This is a hybrid onsite role (2 days/week in Manassas, VA) with a streamlined interview process (30-min screening + 1-hour technical).

Important Notes (Client Requirements)

• Photo ID required for all submissions
• No Layers allowed
• 37.5-hour work week (7.5 hours/day; no overtime permitted)
• If hours exceed 7.5 on any day, compensatory time off must be taken the same week

Position: AI Software Engineer

Location: Manassas, VA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite weekly)

Duration: Long-term engagement

Work Authorization: Any (must provide valid ID)

About the Role

The selected consultant will contribute to the design, development, integration, and optimization of secure, high-performance messaging platforms used widely across the global financial industry. The environment includes advanced messaging frameworks, AI-driven enhancements, real-time transaction processing, and cross-platform system integration.

The role involves end-to-end software engineering, covering front-end, back-end, database integration, API development, network interactions, and performance tuning within a highly secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Engineering

• Design, develop, test, install, and support enterprise-grade software systems
• Develop applications using C++, with exposure to Java, Python, C, and modern scripting
• Participate in Test-Driven Development (TDD) environments
• Perform system analysis including I/O requirements, information flows, and architecture needs
• Conduct end-to-end system integration to strengthen overall product reliability

Customer & Stakeholder Interaction

• Interface with internal teams, analysts, and technical stakeholders
• Meet with business users to understand functional needs and propose best-practice solutions
• Support solution proposals with cost/benefit justification

Technical Decision-Making

• Evaluate alternative solution paths and validate technical approaches
• Lead small design-review meetings
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members
• Deliver presentations to internal management or customer groups

Documentation & Operating Procedures

• Prepare design documentation, architecture outlines, and operational procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal development, security, and release management processes

Required Technical Expertise

• C++ programming (strong object-oriented design skills)
• Exposure to Java, Python, and C
• Hands-on experience with Oracle or other RDBMS, including PL/SQL exposure
• Linux OS expertise including file systems, storage environments, and network protocols
• Experience with GIT, Bitbucket
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of Elastic Search
• Fluent with Jira, Confluence, Agile/DevOps methodologies

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment
• High adaptability and responsiveness to changing requirements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Customer-focused mindset
• Innovative, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize tasks, and handle complex assignments

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience working in financial/regulated environments
• Prior exposure to gRPC, high-performance distributed systems, or messaging frameworks
• Ability to manage large projects with end-to-end visibility
• Experience across multiple phases of SDLC including qualification, release, and deployment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience