Application Developer, Automation & AI Engineer

The Application Developer, Automation & AI will join the Corporate Technology team to build, deploy, and support internal web applications and AI-assisted automations that allow employees to work more efficiently and effectively. This is a hands-on role that splits time between two areas. The first is developing new applications and automations in Node.js, Python, and Go. The second is serving as a support resource for AI-built applications created by colleagues across the firm, helping them debug, review, and ship their work onto the firm's internal infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a practical developer with a solid IT foundation, including a working understanding of networking and DNS. We are looking for a proactive candidate who is ready to join a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and wants to help shape coding standards for the firm. This position is based in the firm's Richmond, VA headquarters, and reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

Responsibilities and job duties:

• Design, Build and maintain internal web applications, APIS, and workflow automations.
• Server as a first point of contact for employees with coding questions: troubleshooting errors, reviewing code (Including AI-generated code), and guiding colleagues through version control and development
• Help colleagues move prototypes built on outside platforms onto the firm's internal hosting environment
• Deploy and support applications on the firm's containerized platform (Kubernetes with Git-based deployments) using established templates, in partnership with the infrastructure team
• Build integrations with internal and third-party systems through REST APIs
• Maintain existing internal applications and help modernize them over time
• Use AI-assisted development tools to speed up delivery while making sure the resulting code is secure, tested, and maintainable
• Write clear documentation and help establish development standards, templates, and best practices as the team grows

Professional skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of development experience in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js), whether professional, through internships, or through substantial academic or personal projects
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, code review)
• Foundational IT knowledge, including networking, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS and TLS certificates, and the Linux command line
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) and the judgment to review and correct their output
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the patience to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues

Preferred experience includes:

• Go
• Containers (Docker or Podman), with exposure to Kubernetes, Helm or GitOps tools.
• CI/CD pipelines (Github Actions)
• Modern web frameworks such as FastAPI, Express, Next.js, or React
• PowerShell, bash and python scripting

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for this position.

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, and competencies.
Base Compensation: $$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually