AI Application Engineer

About Valenta

Valenta is a global professional services firm specialising in intelligent automation, data analytics and AI-driven solutions, with operations across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Latin America. We are now building a portfolio of AI products for clients worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI Application Engineer to design, build and deliver the applications that power our AI products. This is a full-stack role with a strong backend emphasis, covering API design, frontend development, AI service integration and cloud deployment.

The successful candidate will collaborate directly with clients across the US, UK, Australia and other international markets to translate business requirements into reliable, production-grade solutions. This role does not require travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Node.js.
• Develop responsive, maintainable user interfaces in React.js, integrated with backend services.
• Integrate large language model capabilities, including Claude and Azure AI services, into products through prompt design, tool calling and structured outputs.
• Build and maintain secure integrations with third-party platforms using REST APIs, webhooks and OAuth.
• Deploy, monitor and maintain applications on Azure, Railway and Vercel.
• Engage with international clients to gather requirements, present solutions and ensure successful delivery.
• Uphold engineering best practices through code reviews, testing and clear technical documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional software development experience, including production backend and frontend work.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Node.js. is a primary skill
• Demonstrated expertise in REST API design, including resource modelling, authentication, versioning, error handling and pagination.
• Solid experience building applications with React.js.
• Proven track record of delivering third-party integrations in production environments.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Practical experience deploying and operating services on Azure, including containerisation with Docker.
• Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs such as Claude or Azure OpenAI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence engaging international clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and vector search.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Railway or Vercel deployment platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Quick to learn and adapt to new tools in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
• Professional, client-focused approach to communication and delivery.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.
• Comprehensive group health insurance
• Employee friendly and statutory leave benefits.
• Hybrid working with flexibility across our India locations.
• Access to leading AI tools and platforms, including Claude and Azure AI.
• Learning and certification support to grow your technical expertise.
• Direct exposure to international clients and global delivery teams.
• A clear career path into senior engineering, technical lead and solutions architecture roles.
• A collaborative, multicultural team environment across multiple countries.