Senior AI Engineer (Java/ Python/ PHP/ Node)

About this role

• Design, build, and maintain scalable software systems using modern programming languages and architecture patterns.

• Develop and maintain APIs and integrate with databases to support core product functionality.

• Build and manage microservices, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and easy to maintain.

• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI) to speed up coding and improve output quality.

• Explore and experiment with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-driven workflows to find better ways of building software.

• Prototype new ideas quickly, test them, and iterate based on results.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve development practices.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex technical problems and improve system design.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Strong skills in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, Python, PHP, Node, etc.).

• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.

• Solid understanding of databases, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Experience working with microservices and API-driven architecture.

• Comfortable using or exploring AI-assisted development tools.

• Genuine interest in LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI-driven systems.

• A curious, experimental mindset — willing to prototype and iterate quickly.

Skills Required

• Programming (Java, C++, Python, PHP, Node, or similar)

• Databases & APIs

• Distributed systems

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

• Microservices architecture

• AI-assisted development tools

• LLMs / prompt engineering (interest)

• Rapid prototyping & experimentation

Originally posted on Himalayas