AI Native Software Engineer

Job Title: AI Native Software EngineerLocation: Dallas, TX (75% travel)Duration: Temp - 3+ months with possibility of conversionPay Range: $80.00/hr - $88.88/hr (W2)Job ID: 406591About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an AI Native Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI agent engineering, AI platform integration, and cloud-native development and a proven ability to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI-driven systems within enterprise environments.Responsibilities:Design and implement AI agents including retrieval (RAG), orchestration workflows, tool/function invocation, and policy-based routing.Build evaluation frameworks for accuracy, latency, and reliability, with observability and monitoring for the agent lifecycle.Integrate with AI providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex, and open-source models, and build abstraction layers for multi-model and multi-provider architectures.Optimize model usage for performance, cost, and latency.Develop scalable services using microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless or event-driven patterns.Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code such as Terraform and Helm with production readiness, logging, monitoring, and fault tolerance.Build and deploy AI-powered applications aligned to business workflows and integrate into existing enterprise platforms and APIs.Develop backend services and APIs supporting agent workflows.Define and execute test strategies for AI systems, measure performance, and debug and optimize production systems.Required Skills & Qualifications:8-10+ years of software engineering experience.Strong experience with cloud-native systems including APIs, microservices, containers, and serverless.Proven experience building and deploying AI or LLM systems in production such as agents, RAG, and orchestration.Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar backend languages.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring and observability tools.Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, or Vertex AI.Preferred Skills:Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI.Experience designing multi-agent or distributed AI systems.Familiarity with enterprise-scale system integration.Experience optimizing AI workloads for cost and performance.Scope & Expectations (Contractor-Specific):100% hands-on engineering role with no people management.Deliver production-quality code and deployments within existing architecture and standards.Collaborate with client and internal engineering teams as needed.Participate in technical design discussions with an implementation focus.Why BCforward?At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:Competitive compensation and benefits.Opportunities for growth with global clients.A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.About Our CommitmentBCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Interested? Apply Now!If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.