Senior Software Engineer - (Python+React / for AI Program)

We are building a team that is empowered to use AI to solve business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on rapid iteration, continuous delivery, and intelligent automation. We are looking to add a software engineer who will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on AI. A key part of this role involves prompt engineering and understanding how to interact with LLMs to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of AI-generated outputs. If you’re AI-forward and excited to explore and apply the latest tools and technologies to solve real-world business problems, this is the role for you. You’ll work with a modern tech stack including Python, Azure OpenAI, Langchain, Postgres, Docker, Cursor, Git, Azure DevOps, React, and AI Agents to deliver high-value software to our business.

Location: Remote. Working hours are based on the US Central/Eastern Time Zone.

About the Company:

Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.

Job Description:

Job Functions, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities using Azure OpenAI, Langchain, and AI Agents.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to optimize LLM interactions for precision, consistency, and business value.
• Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and deploy via Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Work with PostgreSQL and other data technologies to design efficient and reliable data models.
• Develop and consume REST APIs to enable seamless integration across services and platforms.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives as part of an Agile Scrum team.
• Contribute to the evolution of our AI-driven development environment using tools like Cursor.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring a mindset of continuous learning and experimentation.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• +5 years of experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable architectures using Python.
  
• A strong experience in leveraging AI and the latest tools to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Extensive experience using Python to develop web applications and back-end services.
• Experience with MCP servers (a big plus, but not mandatory).
• Extensive experience working with REST APIs.
• Experience designing, querying, and optimizing databases, particularly using PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Docker, Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with Azure Functions, Azure OpenAI, Langchain, and building AI workflows and agents.
• Exposure to GraphQL and C#.
• Experience with prompt engineering and optimizing LLM interactions for accuracy and reliability (It’s not mandatory, but ideally you should be open to shortening the learning curve, since it’s a daily basis task).
• Experience with React.
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers (QE), ops engineers, and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation.
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test-driven development, continuous integration, pair programming, etc).
• Ability to work with legacy systems while contributing to modernization efforts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning and applying new technologies.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and open-source development practices.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
• Excellent compensation in USD.
• Hardware and software setup.