Job Description
A Fortune 100 automotive client is seeking a remote Software Developer experience building scalable, real-time
applications to serve as the AI foundation within a manufacturing company. This role will primarily focus on backend services, cross-team integrations, and data-driven applications that support factory AI systems and operational platforms. The role includes bridging the technical gap across plant systems and cloud platforms, along with supporting foundational applications that allow diverse app teams to query AI inference and operational insights.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop backend services and foundational AI applications for manufacturing operations
• Build APIs and microservices to support high-volume, real-time data processing
• Integrate data from plant systems, operational platforms, and enterprise applications into scalable solutions
• Bridge the technical gap between cloud applications, plant applications, and diverse app teams
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and AI teams to enable seamless data flow and AI inference delivery
• Support development of foundational interfaces for app teams to access operational insights and AI-driven outputs
• Optimize system performance for low-latency, high-availability environments
• Participate in deployment, testing, and ongoing system enhancements
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of backend development experience using one or more languages: Java, Python, .NET, Node.js, or Golang
• Experience working with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with real-time or event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of system integrations
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with manufacturing systems (MES, SCADA, OPC UA, Kepware)
• Exposure to streaming technologies (Kafka, MQTT, NiFi)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Experience building backend-heavy AI foundation applications
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.