Senior AI Software Engineer

Senior AI Software Engineer - Contract - Celebration, FL - $80.00 - $95.74/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer in Celebration, FL

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced software engineer contractor to help design, build, and scale AI-enabled applications, automations, and platform capabilities across systems and workflows. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can move quickly, write high-quality production code, and apply modern AI patterns in practical business contexts.
The contractor will partner with technical and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve internal productivity, streamline processes, enhance user experiences, and accelerate delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with experience building integrations, services, and intelligent workflows using contemporary AI tools and platforms.

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions that support business and operational priorities
Build AI-enabled applications and services using large language models, orchestration frameworks, APIs, and data sources
Develop backend services, system integrations, and workflow automations across internal platforms
Translate business needs into technical designs and working software
Rapidly prototype new capabilities, then harden successful concepts for production use
Build tools that support use cases such as summarization, intelligent search, content generation, workflow assistance, classification, and recommendations
Integrate AI capabilities responsibly with appropriate controls for quality, security, privacy, and observability
Partner with product managers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to define requirements and solution approaches
Create clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Troubleshoot issues across development, test, and production environments
Contribute to engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for AI-enabled application development

Skills & Requirements

Strong software engineering experience building and supporting production applications
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Dart
Experience building and consuming REST APIs and integrating with systems
Experience with cloud platforms and modern application architecture patterns
Hands-on experience with AI/ML or generative AI application development
Experience working with large language model APIs, prompt design, and structured output patterns
Strong understanding of software design, testing, debugging, version control, and deployment practices
Experience with data processing, transformation, and working with structured and unstructured data
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited oversight
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience building AI applications such as employee-facing assistants, document Q&A tools, search experiences, or workflow automation solutions
Experience with cloud-native services in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with containerization and deployment technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Flutter or Angular
Understanding of secure development practices, access controls, and governance requirements
Experience operating in large, matrixed environments
Practical and delivery-oriented, with a strong bias toward execution
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and refining requirements through iteration
Able to balance rapid prototyping with long-term maintainability
Thoughtful about where AI adds value and where conventional software patterns are more appropriate
Strong collaborator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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