Application Developer – Open Source/Python

Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Application Developer to join our Asset Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programming languages in Python and a passion for building innovative AI solutions.
As an Application Developer you will be responsible for designing developing and deploying AI-powered applications that integrate with our existing software AI framework and infrastructure Watsonx IBM Sales Cloud (Powered by Salesforce) and IBM Consulting Advantage Assistants.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI agentic applications using Python programming languages
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Integrate AI models with Salesforce Watsonx Assistant Watsonx Orchestrate Slack and other web applications using RESTful APIs and web frameworks such as Spring Boot or Flask/FastAPI.
• Develop and maintain databases using relational databases PostgreSQL and VectorDB.
• Ensure high-quality software development by following best practices testing and validation

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7+ years of professional experience; 5+ years of experience in Application Developer role
• Proficiency in Python programming languages
• Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with building RESTful APIs and web services using Python
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps tools including GitHub Enterprise CI/CD

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with Watsonx.ai Watsonx Orchestrate Watsonx Assisant
• Experience with IBM Cloud Cirrus (IBM CIO Private Cloud)