Senior Software Engineer IV

Senior Software Engineer IV – AI / Azure Databricks

GC & US Citizen only

Location:

Birmingham, AL
Contract- 6 Months
Client
- Southern Nuclear

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer IV with 10+ years of experience in software engineering, specializing in AI application development within an Azure Databricks Lakehouse environment
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This role requires strong experience in large-scale distributed systems, object-oriented development (.NET/Java), and enterprise-grade troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and support sophisticated AI-driven applications leveraging modern cloud and data engineering technologies.

• Design and implement AI-driven applications using:
  • Azure Databricks
  • MS Azure Lakehouse architecture
• Develop scalable solutions within distributed system environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to integrate AI models into production systems.

• Design, develop, test, and modify sophisticated software applications.
• Develop technical specifications and system documentation.
• Architect solutions using Web-based and Object-Oriented technologies.
• Review and recommend software tools, frameworks, and platforms.

• Perform problem determination and resolution.
• Debug, optimize, and enhance existing applications.
• Install, update, and maintain software systems.
• Provide high-level application support, including 24x7 technical support as required.

• Work in large-scale distributed environments.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams.

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Web-based application development
  • .NET and/or Java
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Lakehouse frameworks
• Experience working in large-scale distributed system environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support experience.
• Ability to design and implement enterprise-grade software solutions.

• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production applications.
• Familiarity with Spark-based platforms.
• Experience working in regulated or enterprise production environments.
• Dev Ops / CI/CD experience.
• Cloud-native architecture experience.

• .NET / C#
• Java
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse
• Distributed Systems
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Object-Oriented Design
• Debugging & Production Support

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi-system environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven and capable of working independently
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in complex cloud-based AI environments and enjoys designing scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions.