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Software Engineer - AI Automation

@ Flat Branch Home Loans
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Arkansas or Florida or Iowa or Kansas or Michigan or Missouri or Nebraska or Oklahoma or Tennessee or Texas
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:designing software, integrating LLMs, mentoring developers
Requirements Summary:5+ years software engineering experience; strong Python and backend skills; experience with LLM APIs and RAG pipelines; Microsoft Azure and Power Platform experience; CI/CD, Docker, REST API, and data pipeline proficiency.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, FastAPI, Flask, Django, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG, vector databases, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Functions, Microsoft Azure AI Services, Microsoft Blob Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, Encompass, FB Home, Docker, CI/CD, RESTful API
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

Basic Description:

The Software Engineer, AI & Automation is a senior technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software solutions and AI-powered systems that drive operational efficiency across Flat Branch Home Loans. This role operates at the intersection of traditional software engineering and applied artificial intelligence — building internal tools, automating business processes, and integrating large language models and AI services into production workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals alongside hands-on experience with modern AI/LLM frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and the Microsoft technology ecosystem. This role collaborates closely with business stakeholders, the Mortgage Technology Solutions team, and technology leadership to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver solutions that advance Flat Branch’s strategic objectives.


This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within driving distance of a Flat Branch office in: AR, FL, IA, KS, MI, MO, NE, OK, TN, TX. 


Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable software applications and internal tools that support business operations across the organization
  • Architect and implement AI-powered solutions including large language model (LLM) integrations, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and intelligent automation workflows
  • Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines using Python and related frameworks
  • Develop and manage automation solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and Azure cloud services
  • Integrate AI capabilities with existing mortgage technology platforms including Encompass and FB Home
  • Evaluate and implement third-party AI services, APIs, and tooling (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI) to accelerate development and expand capabilities
  • Design and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure including compute, storage, and networking resources with a focus on security and scalability
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical approaches, and deliver solutions that solve real operational problems
  • Establish and maintain engineering best practices including code reviews, documentation, testing, and version control standards
  • Identify opportunities for process automation across business units and lead end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives
  • Stay current on advancements in AI, LLM tooling, and software engineering practices and evaluate their applicability to Flat Branch’s environment
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the broader technical growth of the development team
  • Participate in architecture and design discussions, contributing a senior technical perspective on build-vs-buy decisions, platform selection, and system design
Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong track record of delivering production-quality applications
  • Proficiency in Python, including experience with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
  • Hands-on experience integrating and building with large language model APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI) and LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar)
  • Experience designing and implementing RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI agent frameworks
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure cloud services including Azure Functions, Azure AI Services, Blob Storage, and related tooling
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design, integration patterns, and third-party service connectivity
  • Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code
  • Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases; ability to write and optimize queries
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity, define scope, and deliver with minimal direction
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Experience in the mortgage, financial services, or fintech industry is a plus
  • Familiarity with Encompass LOS or similar mortgage technology platforms is a plus
  • Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or model evaluation is a plus