Information Technology Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – AI, Slackbot, AWS

Type: Freelance, 40 hrs/week

Start: July 1, 2025

Length: 6-month contract (through December 31, 2025)

Location: Remote (U.S. only)

Compensation: Up to $80/hr

A fast-growing team is seeking a sharp, forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-driven tools, Slackbot integrations, and AWS infrastructure. This is a strategic build role focused on automation, scale, and impact across business operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect and implement advanced AI/ML models and automation workflows
• Build, test, and maintain custom Slackbots that integrate with internal platforms
• Own AWS setup and optimization (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.)
• Partner with data scientists, DevOps, and business leaders to translate needs into scalable tech
• Script and automate deployments, infrastructure, and system monitoring
• Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines and development processes
• Continuously improve system performance and reliability
• Stay sharp on new trends in AI, Python, and cloud technologies

Must-Haves (Don’t Apply Without These)

• 5+ years of Python-focused software engineering experience
• Strong command of AI/ML models, NLP, and predictive analytics
• Proven track record building Slackbots using Slack APIs
• Deep experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation)
• Strong scripting, infrastructure automation, and DevOps mindset
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
• Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Background in Agile development environments

You’ll Stand Out If You…

• Have integrated enterprise SaaS platforms like Workday, ServiceNow, Databricks
• Are obsessed with scale, automation, and building efficient systems
• Thrive in startup-like settings and like owning big, impactful projects
• Have experience working closely with both business and technical teams

This is a full-time freelance opportunity (40 hrs/week) through end of year, with potential for extension based on performance and project scope.