Associate Agentic Software Developer

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real‑estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best‑in‑class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data‑driven management and continuous improvement, using market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models to create exceptional multifamily communities with strong risk‑adjusted returns. As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, one of the largest home builders in the United States, JPI focuses on “Building What Matters.”

Why Work for Us

• Transformative careers in a transformative company
• Comprehensive training and development
• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
• Borderless careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition
• Industry recognition: NMHC – #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; #11 Largest National Builder; Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years; Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023; Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers – #11

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 weeks PTO for all new associates (pro‑rated by hire date)
• 11 holidays and 8 early‑release days
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match (up to 5 % match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (dependent & medical reimbursement)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition assistance
• Phone reimbursement
• Associate referral bonuses

About the Role

JPI is seeking an Associate Agentic Software Developer to join the Solution Delivery team within the Digital Engineering organization in Dallas, TX. This entry‑level position is designed for a recent or upcoming graduate beginning a software‑engineering career. The role involves building and supporting JPI‑proprietary agents, full‑stack internal applications, and system integrations using platforms such as Workato and complementary technologies. The Associate reports to the Lead Integration and AI Developer and works closely with technical and non‑technical teams across the company.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain agentic AI applications, AI‑powered automations, and RPA solutions under senior developer direction, implementing security controls, policy‑based guardrails, access controls, and monitoring per enterprise AI standards.
• Validate agent behavior through testing, prompt evaluation, logging, and monitoring; document results and investigate/resolve defects based on operational performance and user feedback.
• Develop and support integrations using Workato, Python, Node.js, Oracle Cloud, and REST APIs, following secure coding practices and established integration patterns.
• Write backend logic and APIs for internal web‑based applications and create responsive, accessible UI components according to front‑end standards set by senior engineers.
• Translate assigned technical specifications into working, tested code and produce documentation for integration workflows, APIs, and agent configurations.
• Monitor integration and application performance, escalating issues that require senior attention.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and deliver assigned user stories on schedule.
• Submit work for peer code review, incorporate feedback, and engage in testing, validation, and deployment activities supporting production releases.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, UI developers, architects, and integration engineers to gather requirements under senior guidance and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards.
• Support adoption of delivered solutions through user training, documentation, and knowledge sharing while continuously building knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, AI security, and responsible AI practices.
• Use approved enterprise AI tools (e.g., Claude Cowork, Microsoft Copilot) to draft, summarize, analyze, and accelerate everyday work; apply agentic engineering practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Review and verify AI‑generated code, configuration, and content for correctness, security, and maintainability before committing or sharing, adhering to data‑handling, confidentiality, and acceptable‑use policies.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (candidates currently enrolled are eligible if the degree is completed by the end of the spring semester).