Senior Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Beaverton, OR.

Key Tasks:
* Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable AI services powering Company's data platforms
* Build SDKs, APIs, and microservices to support enterprise-wide applications
* Develop agentic workflows and AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications
* Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
* As a Senior Software Engineer, you will implement best practices in software development, data governance, and platform observability
* Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred but not required)
* 5+ years of professional software development experience
* Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Platform and large-scale application development on cloud platforms
* Knowledge and experience in agentic workflows, AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications, and interoperability standards such as A2A and MCP protocol
* Knowledge and experience in operationalizing LLMs, including evaluation pipelines (automated and human-in-the-loop), guardrails for safety and compliance, and continuous improvement strategies for model performance
* Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows
* Experience working in Agile development environments and mentoring junior engineers
* Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and dependency management tools (e.g., Poetry, uv)
* Familiarity with LLM tooling and frameworks such as LangChain, Guardrails AI, OpenAI Evals, or similar for monitoring, observability, and governance
* Strong programming skills in Python (additional languages a plus)
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering well-tested, well-determined code
* Proficiency in object-oriented, multi-tier architectures within complex environments
* Ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms, translating insights into actionable recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working on Databricks platform
* Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) or willingness to adopt TDD practices
* Knowledge of Atomic Design principles for scalable component organization
* Knowledge of enterprise authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, Okta, or similar SSO platforms)
* Familiarity with instrumentation and monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Splunk)
* Understanding of API documentation standards (OpenAPI/Swagger)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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