Job Description
Job Description
Description :
OuterBox is searching for an AI Solutions Engineer to focus on solution development using a combination of modern web application frameworks and AI. You will work with clients to envision, create, extend and maintain custom tools and applications by integrating various AI and other necessary APIs from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, often utilizing Model-Context Platforms (MCPs) for streamlined deployment and governance. Additionally, this role involves developing automations with SQL, JavaScript and Python to streamline data ETL processes, manage scripts and cloud functions, and ensure seamless API integration across all solutions.
This is a mid-level engineering role ideal for developers with experience in JavaScript / Python, API integration, and modern web frameworks who are excited about building AI-enhanced applications.
Note :
- Candidates for this role may be asked to screen-share during interviews to walk through relevant projects. This helps us understand your approach, communication style, and contributions.
- This role focuses on building and integrating AI-powered applications, not developing new ML models
Job Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Project Leadership and Technical Mentorship : Contribute to client and internal projects, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to support AI solution architecture and ensure smooth implementation. Provide guidance to teammates when appropriate, sharing best practices as part of a collaborative engineering culture.AI Solution Design and Interface Strategy : Participate in designing and improving intuitive, high-performance, AI-enhanced tools and applications. Focus on creating seamless user interfaces using modern web application frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js) to maximize user adoption of AI capabilities.Generative AI API Integration and Architecture : Build and extend, and maintain custom applications by integrating APIs from leading generative AI providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google). Utilize specialized frameworks and Model-Context Platforms (MCPs) for streamlined AI embedding, deployment, and governance. Contribute to architectural discussions and documentation.AI Solutions Development and Automation : Drive the integration of AI technologies to create robust, AI-driven solutions for automation and process improvement. Develop automations using languages like JavaScript and Python, focusing on building and maintaining efficient serverless solutions, particularly Cloud Functions, to significantly boost efficiency.Data Management and ETL Streamlining : Help develop and implement automations using SQL, JavaScript, and Python to streamline data Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes. Work with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL) to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of data foundational to AI applications.Technical Problem-Solving and API Management : Proactively identify and resolve complex technical issues related to AI integration and application function. Ensure continuous, smooth operation through seamless API management for all AI-integrated applications and web components.Documentation and Diagramming : Create and maintain clear, precise, and accessible documentation for code, AI workflows, system behaviors, and processes, ensuring technical documentation is readily available for the team and stakeholders.Innovation and DevOps Optimization : Experiment with emerging AI technologies and modern DevOps principles to contribute to streamlining deployment pipelines and improving application management. Continuously monitor industry trends to integrate cutting-edge tools and practices, and optimize application performance within cloud environments, including efficient service utilization and message queue handling.Other duties, as assigned.Requirements :
4+ years of hands-on software engineering or automation experience (experience with JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development).Proficiency in JavaScript and Python for scripting, automation, and API integrations.Basic experience with React or Next.js and comfort working on front-end interfaces.Experience integrating or experimenting with Generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google).Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain (professional or personal project experience is acceptable).Comfort working in cloud environments, ideally with Google Cloud Functions or similar serverless tools.Basic experience with PostgreSQL or Supabase for database interactions.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down technical challenges into clear steps.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients.Ability to create clear documentation for workflows, processes, and systems.Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Experience building AI-enabled tools, automations, chatbots, or API-driven applications.Experience in a digital marketing, agency, or consulting environment, or comfort working with diverse client use cases.Exposure to system diagramming tools (e.g., Whimsical, Mermaid, Lucidchart).Physical Demands
Primarily involves sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.Light physical activity is also required, such as carrying equipment or setting up for presentations.Requires a high level of mental focus and the ability to work under pressure.Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and the ability to use a computer for extended periods are required.Work Authorization / Requirements
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Travel
Limited travel of 10% may be required to our headquarters or to client offices.
Affirmative Action / EEO Statement. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
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