Software Engineer III - AI (Remote - Contract)

Why join Nextech?

We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions, headquartered in Tampa, FL.

We are an ever-growing team, guided by our iCREATE values of Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Trust, and Excellence. We hold these values in high regard and are driven to succeed in all we do.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected].

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer III – AI Contract role is primarily devoted to designing and developing next generation software for the Nextech product suite leveraging AI solutions both via integrating third parties and developed in house. In this role, you will work on the platform team as well as with product teams consisting of talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about developing high quality software products that engage users and enable them to work efficiently. The Software Engineer III – AI has acquired technical knowledge, analytical, and problem-solving skills in more than one area of development and is able to show flexibility in the tasks that they perform. The ideal candidate is collaborative, curious, creative, versatile, organized, and is intrinsically motivated to continuously improve themselves and others around them. As AI is an emerging technology space, the ideal candidate with either have 3-5 years of AI experience either on company projects or as a passionate area of self-study and development. In collaboration with the development team this individual will implement AI features, highlighting Nextech’s innovative approach to data analytics and reporting. 

Essential Functions

• Build software in a SCRUM environment using C#, JavaScript, SQL, and JavaScript/Typescript frameworks like Angular – full stack development
• Experience with ML/AI/Deep Learning and the technology stacks commonly used including REST APIs, Python, R
• Embrace best practices in software development (Code Reviews, Unit Tests, CI/CD) and leverage them every day
• Perform mutual code reviews within your team to ensure high quality code
• Cooperate closely with teams, scrum masters, and product owners
• Action oriented – needs to ideate from idea to POC quickly and help assess build vs buy decisions
• Strong communication across the organizations (verbal and written) as this role is a hands on contributor and AI specialist evangelist
• Ability to provide creative solutions to difficult problems
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Strong experience with developing AI solutions leveraging AI services such as Microsoft AI Services (or other)
• Experience integrating 3rd party solutions reliably and securely – ideally in the AI space
• Solid experience developing Angular 14+ applications.
• Solid experience developing in C# and .Net Framework.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and related web design tools.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Solid knowledge JavaScript/Typescript and SQL
• Minimum of 7+ years industry experience
• Minimum of 3+ year using Microsoft SQL Server and writing advanced queries
• A well-rounded, full-stack approach to development
• Experience with the development of robust, scalable micro-service back ends
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A desire to build zero-downtime deployments through coding innovation
• Experience delivering a product to market
• The ability to write clean code unit testable code with a strong emphasis on quality, and the need to have your software to be usable from the very beginning
• Personal drive to work in a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills while taking ownership and pride in everything you build
• An appreciation for open and constructive dialog with your fellow team members
• Understand what DevOps should truly mean to a strong, cross-functional team

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels.
• Periods of stress may occur.
• Activities require a significant amount of sitting at office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor.
• Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.