Contractual Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

ABOUT US:

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company committed to providing better data that translates into better decision-making for our clients. We are at the forefront of innovation in our space, and our success is driven by a dynamic team passionate about delivering exceptional services to our customers.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our synergetic Ethos IT Team is growing and seeking a full-time Agentic AI Software Developer (REMOTE) to architect and guide software solutions in an AI-first, spec-driven environment. This role translates business requirements into structured specifications, oversees AI-assisted development workflows, and ensures the quality, security, and performance of AI-generated code.

Our ideal candidate is a senior engineer with hands-on spec-driven development experience who has worked with agentic AI tools and AI-integrated systems. They have strong SQL experience, preferably PostgreSQL, and experience on development teams leveraging AI-assisted workflows, including reviewing and validating AI-generated code.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spec-Driven Development– Translate business requirements into clear, testable specifications for AI-assisted development.
• AI Workflow Orchestration – Oversee software generation using agentic AI tools, ensuring alignment with architecture.
• Code Review & Quality – Rigorously review AI-generated code for accuracy, security, and maintainability.
• Testing & Validation – Ensure outputs meet specifications through strong testing practices.
• Prompt Engineering – Develop and refine prompts, constraints, and AI workflows for better outcomes.
• Architecture & Modernization – Support scalable system design and migration from legacy environments.
• Risk & Security – Identify and mitigate risks in AI-generated code and ensure secure development practices.
• CI/CD & Automation – Contribute to pipelines with validation and quality gates for generated code.
• Mentorship & Support – Guide team members and provide production support for AI-assisted systems.
• Documentation – Maintain clear specifications, workflows, and technical documentation.
• Collaboration – Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements and solution design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field (preferred). Relevant experience may be a substitute for formal education.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of software development experience, primarily with C# and .NET technologies (required).
• Minimum of 5 years working with MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL (required).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience with cloud platforms, preferably in AWS (required).
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted or spec-driven development tools (e.g., Kiro or similar) (strongly preferred).
• Proven experience reviewing and validating AI-generated code (required).
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks, preferably in React.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and mentor engineering teams.

Certifications:

• AI-assisted development or prompt engineering certifications (preferred).
• Microsoft, AWS, or security certifications (plus).
• Required completion of secure software development training annually, including AI-specific secure coding practices and validation techniques.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch (preferred).
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation) (required).
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, model deployment, and performance monitoring (preferred).
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable AI system designs (preferred).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills (required).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a primarily remote position working in a home office environment, with a preference for candidates able to work within Eastern or Central Time Zone business hours. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing while operating a computer and other office equipment. Communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is expected.

Ethos Risk Services is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of religious creed, sex, national origin, race, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, color or sexual orientation or any other characteristic.