Lead Software Engineer - AI Platforms & Intelligent Automation (contract)

Location: Columbus, OH • Duration: 12 months • Work Engagement: W2

About the role

Join a team building the future of enterprise AI. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to help design, develop, and scale next-generation AI solutions that transform the way work gets done. In this role, you will build multi-agent orchestration platforms, intelligent automation frameworks, and AI-powered applications that accelerate business outcomes and create reusable capabilities across the enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Software Engineering, Generative AI, Automation, and Cloud Technologies, delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-scale multi-agent AI orchestration platforms.
• Build intelligent automation frameworks that streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and deploy Generative AI solutions using modern agent frameworks and AI development tools.
• Design agent-based workflows that leverage LLMs, reasoning engines, and automation capabilities.
• Develop enterprise-grade full-stack applications supporting AI-powered experiences.
• Build scalable, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions from concept through production deployment.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, technical strategy, and platform evolution.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Architects, Engineers, and Business Stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.
• Rapidly prototype and validate new AI capabilities and productivity solutions.
• Drive solution scalability, security, reliability, and performance.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
• Influence architecture and implementation decisions for strategic AI initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; position not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• 7+ years of experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.
• Experience designing and building modern, responsive web applications.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building Generative AI applications.
• Experience working with AI agent frameworks such as ADK, OpenAI Agent Frameworks, LangChain, LangGraph, and similar AI orchestration technologies.
• Experience designing agent-based workflows, automation solutions, and AI-powered applications.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, LLM integration, and AI application architecture.
• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering secure, scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
• Experience building API-driven systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong problem-solving and software design skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience deploying applications on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience building and deploying AI solutions in cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and event-driven architectures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefits

Schedule

Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote