Senior Software Engineer

One of the country’s largest financial services organizations is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a Backend/AI Focus to join its Data & AI Engineering team in Charlotte, NC . In this role, you’ll help design and deliver scalable, real-time services that power modern AI-driven applications. You’ll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge generative AI technologies (including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agentic frameworks) while leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers. This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape enterprise‑grade AI solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. This exciting opportunity to drive innovation in enterprise AI begins as a 12 month W2 contract with a hybrid schedule onsite in Charlotte, NC , offering competitive benefits and strong potential for extension or conversion. Responsibilities Lead moderately complex engineering initiatives within backend and AI‑focused environments Architect, build, and maintain scalable, real‑time data services supporting AI models Design and implement APIs that integrate predictive and generative AI capabilities Develop, test, debug, and document high‑quality production code Evaluate and solve complex technical challenges across systems and architectures Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers Act as an escalation point for technical issues and unblock delivery teams Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers, product teams, and leadership Contribute to strategic planning, modernization, and cloud migration efforts Drive adoption of AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, agentic development kits) Ensure engineering excellence through peer reviews, CI/CD best practices, and secure design principles Skills & Experience EDUCATION: PhD in Computer Science or related field is preferred 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent practical experience) Proven experience leading projects or engineering teams Strong backend development experience, preferably with Golang or Python Experience building scalable, real‑time data services Hands‑on experience with APIs supporting AI/ML systems and predictive models Exposure to generative AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, or agent‑based workflows Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Kubernetes Strong experience working in Linux environments Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based workflows Experience with relational databases Nice‑to‑have: familiarity with Rust or C++ You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal and Identity Protection Plans 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr