($80K- $100K/yr to start) Hybrid full-time position.

Are you an experienced software engineer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable applications powered by modern AI technologies? Do you enjoy evaluating, implementing, and optimizing emerging AI solutions that create meaningful business impact? If you’re looking for a role that combines strong software engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge AI development, this may be an excellent fit.

As our platform continues to evolve, we are looking for an AI Software Engineer who is not only technically strong but also comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, adaptability, and innovation matter.

Nextek, LLC is a fully functioning software development company in the financial services industry. Nextek creates software applications and solutions to serve the needs of Financial Services Professionals.

What You Bring
Required

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong, hands-on experience with Laravel, Next.js, and React
  • Proven experience building and deploying AI-powered applications using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM platforms
  • Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and AI workflows
  • Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production web applications
  • Experience with .NET / C#
  • Experience working with SQL Server and/or MySQL
  • Experience building and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Preferred

  • Experience architecting relational databases
  • Experience with both AWS and Azure
  • Experience with both SQL Server and MySQL
  • Experience with AI agents, tool/function calling, vector databases, LLM orchestration, or AI evaluation

Beyond Technical Skills, We Value Engineers Who

  • Handle change well and adapt quickly
  • Take initiative and ownership
  • Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Lead by example and support team success
  • Stay curious and continuously learn emerging AI technologies
  • Are motivated by building intelligent systems that real businesses depend on

Our Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
  • 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Ability to work in-office four days per week with one remote workday
  • Ongoing professional development and AI training opportunities
  • A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growt

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Opportunity to build AI solutions that solve real business problems
  • Collaborative environment where ideas and innovation are valued
  • Ability to influence architecture, AI strategy, and product direction
  • Fast-moving organization where your work has visible impact
  • Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding AI platform

For more information, feel free to reach out to Frederick Jewsome, at Dream Weaver Executive Search, [email protected] or 816-643-3919, or set a calendar appointment to discuss this position.

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