Senior Software Engineer​/Forward Deployed

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer/Forward Deployed Engineer to build and deliver AI-powered voice and automation solutions for clients. You'll develop integrations, APIs, and data pipelines, own implementations from design through production, and work directly with customers to solve complex business challenges using modern AI technologies.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong Java/Spring Boot and Python development skills
• Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, and data pipelines
• Knowledge of OAuth, webhooks, JSON, CSV, and SFTP
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

• Conversational AI, Voice AI, or telephony platforms (Twilio, Genesys, Five9)
• LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI application development
• Lang Chain, Lang Graph, or similar AI frameworks
• Solutions engineering or professional services experience
• Startup or high-growth environment experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in the Loop, Chicago, IL

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.