Senior AI Application Developer
First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026.
Job Description :
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced AI Application Developer to build and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience developing production-ready applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and modern AI integration frameworks.
This role centers on implementation, integration, optimization, and productionization of AI-powered solutions rather than AI research or model training.
Responsibilities :
- Design and develop scalable backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs
- Implement AI-powered features using LLMs and generative AI technologies
- Build, maintain, and optimize RAG pipelines, including vector database integration and retrieval strategies
- Develop AI agents and tool integrations, including MCP-based workflows
- Apply prompt engineering and prompt management practices across AI features
- Optimize AI application performance, latency, and token/cost consumption
- Implement AI security controls, guardrails, and governance requirements
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve production AI systems
- Collaborate with architects and product teams to deliver enterprise AI solutions
Required Skills :
Software Engineering :
- Python
- Microservices architecture
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Authentication & authorization
- Caching strategies
- Cloud-native development
AI Engineering :
- LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure OpenAI)
- RAG architectures & vector databases
- Agent frameworks and MCP concepts & integrations
- Prompt engineering & prompt management
- Context engineering and AI workflow orchestration
Production Readiness :
- Cost and latency optimization
- AI observability
- Security and compliance
- Production deployment experience
Nice to Have :
- Experience with tooling such as LiteLLM (LLM gateway/routing) or Langfuse (prompt & observability tracing) is a plus.
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, LLM, RAG, Generative AI, Agentic AI, API Gateway, Workflows