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(NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.\nWe achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.\nAcuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.\nJob Summary\nAt Acuity, you will join a highly skilled and motivated team dedicated to building advanced platforms and applications that drive our business forward. AI is central to our vision for innovation and growth, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that use AI to solve real-world challenges.\nWe are looking for passionate and driven developers to join our team. As a Software Engineer (Python, AI), you will collaborate with talented professionals in cross-functional Agile teams, helping to design and build scalable, cloud-native systems. You will be part of an environment that values technical excellence, encourages initiative, and supports your professional development as you take on new challenges and expand your expertise.\nThis role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow, enjoys solving technical problems, and wants to make a meaningful contribution within a high-performing team. If you are looking to advance your career and work with modern technologies in a global company, we would love you to join us.\nKey Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)\nAssist in designing and developing scalable software and REST APIs for Acuity’s digital ecosystem\nContribute to solutions using Python (FastAPI, Flask, OOP, Typing, Async programming, Pydantic) and DevOps practices\nSupport deployment and operation of containerized solutions using cloud native principles\nHelp build and integrate AI features into software systems for automation and data intelligence\nParticipate in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (DevOps Pipelines, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions etc)\nCollaborate in Agile environments, applying agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban to deliver iterative outcomes\nTake part in code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions to ensure quality and continuous improvement\nSupport unit, integration, and performance tests using PyTest with TDD/BDD practices\nHelp ensure security best practices through AuthN/AuthZ (OpenID/OAuth2) and container vulnerability scanning\nWork with product management, cloud architecture, and data science teams to deliver business outcomes\nSkills and Minimum Experience Required\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)\n2+ years of professional software development experience\nWorking knowledge of Python programming. Experience with other languages like Golang, Rust, Java are a bonus.\nSome experience building REST APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)\nFamiliarity with version control, such as Git and branching strategies\nExposure to Agile development practices\nPrior experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure, AWS, or GCP\nUnderstanding of software testing and automation\nGood communication and teamwork skills\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nFamiliarity with and demonstrable interest in AI, machine learning, or data-driven applications\nExposure to containerization, such as Docker, or cloud-native development\nFamiliarity with CI/CD tools or DevOps concepts\nExperience with SQL or NoSQL databases\nCuriosity about modern frameworks, such as LangChain, Hugging Face, or OpenAI API\nInterest in security best practices or DevSecOps\nOther:\nAgile: Jira, Azure DevOps\nCollaboration: Confluence, Miro, Teams\nDevelopment: Git, VSCode, Docker\nTesting: Postman, PyTest\nWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nPlease click here and here for more information.\nAccommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.\nAny unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.\nAcuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.\nE-Verify Participation Poster\ne-verify.gov\neeoc.gov\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams: Acuity is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent Acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We are aware of phishing and fraudulent schemes in which individuals impersonate Acuity representatives or recruiting partners to solicit payments or sensitive personal information.\nAs you navigate your job search, please keep the following in mind:\nNo Financial Requests: Acuity will never ask candidates for payment, credit card information, banking details or other financial information during the interview process.\nVerify Recruiter Communications: Legitimate communications from Acuity recruiters will come from an “@acuityinc.com” email address. If you are contacted by a recruiting agency regarding a role with Acuity, the agency should clearly identify itself and its relationship to Acuity. If you suspect any suspicious activity, verify the agency legitimacy by contacting +1 877-584-1411, option# 0.\nBe Alert for Suspicious Activity: Exercise caution if you receive unsolicited outreach with unusual requests, grammatical errors, requests for personal or financial information, or pressure to act quickly. Always verify the sender before sharing information or clicking links.\nReport Suspected Fraud: If you receive a suspicious message or believe someone is impersonating Acuity or one of our recruiting partners, please contact +1 877-584-141, option# 0, report the incident to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, or to your state attorney general.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7517,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Georgia","iso":"GE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T19:14:18Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":74,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.825,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":15,"reasons":["conf:13","wave","velocity","win:mid","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/acuityinc-software-engineer-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/acuityinc-software-engineer-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-04T00:20:06Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":286,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4714,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z"}}}