About the role
Aegion AI is looking for passionate and highly skilled Software Engineers to build scalable, high-performance backend systems and AI-powered applications. We are seeking engineers with strong problem-solving abilities, a product mindset, and hands-on experience in backend development, distributed systems, or AI-driven platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
- Build high-performance, reliable, and secure software solutions.
- Develop AI-enabled applications and integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) where applicable.
- Work on distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, AI/ML, and Frontend Engineering.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while following engineering best practices.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
The core requirements for the job include the following:
Option 1 - Backend Engineer (Python + AI):
- Strong experience in Python
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI
- Experience building or integrating AI/LLM-based applications
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, backend architecture, and scalable systems
Option 2 - Full Stack Engineer (Python + AI):
- Strong experience in Python.
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI.
- Frontend expertise in React.js, JavaScript, or Node.js .
- Experience working on AI/LLM-powered applications.
Option 3 - Core Backend Engineer:
- Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or Golang.
- Hands-on experience designing and building distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, concurrency, and backend architecture.
Option 4 - Backend Engineer (OOP + AI):
- Strong programming expertise in Java, Python, or Go.
- Experience building or integrating AI/Generative AI/LLM solutions.
- Strong backend engineering fundamentals and scalable API development.