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AI Application Engineer

Larson Network Services, LLC
3.0(22)
👥2-10
Software Engineering
St. Louis, MO 63102
2 days ago
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Explicitly requires vibe coding skills and the use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code) for fast prototyping and productionizing AI features.

About the Role

Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a production-grade AI-driven web application, taking a proof of concept into production using Claude Code and related AI/LLM technologies. Own architecture, performance, security, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior developers and using AI-assisted development tools to move quickly and safely.

Job Description

Role

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain an AI-driven web application, taking an existing proof of concept into production using Claude Code and related AI/LLM technologies. Own end-to-end architecture, performance, security, and operational stability while collaborating with business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the build: design, develop, deploy, and iterate end-to-end.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development while maintaining quality.
  • Architect scalable, secure application infrastructure built to support growth.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into clean, effective solutions.
  • Mentor junior developers, lead code reviews, and raise team technical standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the development lifecycle.
  • Optimize and enhance application performance and scalability.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Develop and maintain documentation and ensure adherence to coding and application security best practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Hands-on experience building with AI/LLM APIs and frameworks and shipping production work with them.
  • Strong command of Python and JavaScript; comfortable across the stack.
  • Solid experience with modern web application development (front-end and back-end).
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Git.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and knowing when to use each.
  • Experience working in agile environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience using AI coding tools beyond autocomplete to rethink development workflows.
  • Security-first mindset and experience incorporating security early in the lifecycle.
  • Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical reviews.
  • DevOps mindset: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and related practices.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience.

Benefits

  • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
  • 401(k) employer match up to 4%
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Voluntary life and short-term disability available
  • Supplemental insurance available
  • Paid time off (112 hours after 90 days)
  • Holiday pay (12 holidays)
  • Training and education
  • Company events, awards, and activities

Mission

Take a working proof of concept and build a production-grade, AI-powered web application with full ownership across design, architecture, deployment, and iteration.

Tech Stack

Claude CodeAI/LLM APIsPythonJavaScriptRESTful APIsAWSAzureGCPGitSQLNoSQLCI/CDInfrastructure as Code

Skills

System DesignFull-stack DevelopmentAPI DesignAgileCollaborationCommunicationMentoringTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationApplication SecurityDevOps MindsetCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeDocumentationOwnershipProblem Solving

Experience Level

Senior

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

  • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
  • 401(k) Employer Match up to 4%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life
  • Short Term Disability (STD) available
  • Supplemental Insurance available
  • Paid Time Off (112 hours after 90 days)
  • Holiday Pay (12 Holidays)
  • Training & Education
  • Company Events, Awards, Activities