Senior AI Software Engineer

Company: Forte Group

As a Senior Software Engineer, you are a key delivery contributor who ships production-grade software at high pace within the tribe’s patterns, guardrails, and standards.
You will own meaningful end-to-end slices of work (design, build, test, operate), using AI routinely to accelerate delivery while staying fully accountable for correctness, safety, quality, and control.
We’re building the next-gen platform differently. AI-first delivery is the normal way of working: agents accelerate implementation and artefacts; engineers verify, harden, and approve. This role exists to deliver high-quality capability quickly and to help make that AI-first delivery system reliable and repeatable.
The client is widely recognized for its expertise in the Financial Services sector, particularly in supporting Middle and Back-Office business users. Rather than relying on technology-led projects, these teams are empowered to address their own data challenges through intuitive automation and self-service capabilities.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Mission Delivery
* Own delivery of features and technical slices end-to-end, including production support
* Break work into small increments, keep PRs tight, and ship frequently with a bias to outcomes
* Turn ambiguity into clarity by asking the right questions and aligning quickly on scope, constraints, and acceptance
* Deliver production-grade functionality by default (security, performance, observability, auditability, maintainability)
AI-First Delivery System (How we build):
* Uses AI routinely to accelerate delivery (drafting code, tests, docs), and validates outputs rather than accepting them blindly
* Works effectively within the tribe’s AI-first PDLC, following established patterns, templates, and “golden prompts”
* Applies verification discipline appropriate to scope: unit tests, integration tests where relevant, edge cases, and basic threat/abuse considerations
* Contributes improvements to the delivery system: suggests refinements to templates, prompts, docs, and checks based on what slows delivery or causes defects
* Participates actively in code review: requests reviews early, responds quickly, and learns from feedback
Technical Delivery:
* Design and implement robust, maintainable software in modern C#/.NET aligned to architecture, service boundaries, and contracts
* Build reliable data flows using SQL/No-SQL with appropriate schema design, indexing, and migration practices
* Implement APIs and integrations with consistent error handling and resilience patterns suitable for distributed systems
* Write effective automated tests (unit/integration/contract as appropriate) and treat test quality as a first-class part of delivery
* Keep documentation current as part of delivery (agents draft; you verify for correctness and usefulness)
Quality, Security & Production Readiness (Speed with Control):
* Meet “speed with control” standards: automated quality gates, security scanning, and production readiness requirements
* Ensure observability by default in what you build (structured logs, meaningful metrics, traceability/correlation, runbook notes for key behaviours)
* Build with safe release practices in mind so changes are reversible, diagnosable, and measurable in production
* Apply regulated controls where required (traceability, audit-friendly behaviours, sensible access/control considerations)
Collaboration & Culture:
* Work effectively across Product, UX, QA, and Engineering to deliver outcomes, not just output
* Share knowledge, support peers, and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture
* Maintain a continuous learning mindset and adopt improved practices, helping others do the same
* Step up to unblock progress, improve reliability, and strengthen the tribe’s delivery system when needed
Key Competencies
Technical:
* Strong experience building production systems in modern C#/.NET with solid API design and integration fundamentals
* Strong SQL/No-SQL and data modelling capability, including performance considerations (indexes, query patterns, migrations)
* Sound engineering judgement across correctness, failure modes, and operational behaviour
* Comfortable reviewing code for quality and risk, and receptive to feedback
* Clear technical communication, able to explain approaches and trade-offs
AI-First Engineering (Must Have):
* Uses AI routinely to accelerate delivery outcomes (code, tests, docs, runbooks) and verifies output rather than accepting it blindly
* Effective in an AI-first team: delegates to agents, iterates quickly, and maintains a high verification bar
* Contributes to team-level leverage by improving templates, patterns, gates, and delivery playbooks
Non Technical:
* Collaborative, reliable, and accountable; takes ownership and follows through
* Pragmatic and delivery-focused; balances pace with quality and control
* Customer-centric mindset for regulated, mission-critical environments
* Open, curious, and motivated to learn and improve
Required Education & Experience
* Significant experience delivering production systems as a software engineer (typically 5+ years, depending on your levelling)
* Experience with modern .NET / C# and SQL/No-SQL
* Experience working with strong engineering standards (testing, CI/CD, reviews, observability)
* Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
How Success Will be Measures
Measured on outcomes and how they’re achieved: faster delivery, production-grade quality, and controlled change.
* Flow: DORA (lead time, deploy frequency, change failure rate, MTTR)
* Quality: Quality Health Indicator (defect escape, time to resolve, severity trend, etc)
* DX: Developer Experience Score (shipping friction, golden path usability)
* AI leverage: throughput up without rework/escapes; high adoption of AI workflow & golden paths
* Assurance: automated gates coverage (tests/security/observability/performance) and review effectiveness (low rollback/rework)
* Production & controls: SLO attainment, incident/severity trend, and audit-ready traceability of changes/approvals
* Behaviours: AI-first by default (uses agents effectively, follows guardrails, verifies outputs); strong ownership; learns fast; control-aware decisions.”
Associated Values and Behaviours
* Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic, motivational nature and a passion for excellence
* Operates with integrity and accountability; sets a high bar while creating an environment where others can succeed
* Culturally aware and inclusive; collaborates respectfully across disciplines and backgrounds
* Drives continuous learning, personally and across the tribe, embracing modern practices including AI-enabled delivery
What’s in it for you
* Work your way — anywhere, anytime. Our remote-first approach lets you choose where and how you work best!
* Experience working with diverse teams and gaining international expertise
* A friendly, supportive team and an enjoyable work environment where your ideas matter
* A chance to work on exciting, challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies that make a real impact
* Comprehensive health insurance, corporate psychologist access, and partial sports activity coverage
* Free training programs, reimbursement for certifications, and access to online learning platforms to fuel your growth
* Paid vacation, public holidays, and sick leave are fully covered by Forte Group
* Referral bonuses, regular performance reviews, and full support for business trips
* Corporate events and holiday presents
About Forte Group
Founded over 25 years ago, Forte Group began with a focus on Quality Assurance and has since evolved into a dynamic force in the tech industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions worldwide. As an American company headquartered in Boca Raton, USA, we've had the privilege of partnering with over 400 clients, including Fortune 500 giants. Our software has made a significant impact, reaching more than 9 million users — comparable to the entire population of New York or Switzerland!
We’re more than just a company — we’re a team of passionate, driven people who love what we do. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported, you’ve found it!
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