Generative AI Software Engineer - job 1 of 2

Who We Are:

As a leader in Medicare health insurance distribution, Spring Venture Group guides people through one of their most important life decisions — finding the right insurance coverage. We are on a mission to be the most trusted partner for our customers and our people, enabling empowered decisions along the journey to health and financial well-being.

Spring Venture Group offers incredible culture, benefits, and fantastic income potential in a stable and successful work environment at a Medicare agency. This starts with a workplace that empowers people to do their best work. Come build a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives in an environment that values your determination. Join our diverse, inclusive team and get ready to crush your goals!

• We are unable to sponsor for this role, so we can not consider candidates that need sponsorship now or in the future.

OVERVIEW:  Generative AI Software Engineer II or III

Be a key player as a Software Engineer III in designing, developing, and testing innovative systems with the latest Generative AI tools and techniques.

A Software Engineer lll is responsible for ensuring the productivity of an organization’s employees by designing, developing and testing systems that support the organization's goals with a focus on Generative AI enabled features and automations.  This position supports the Lead Software Engineer in the creation of engineering and Artificial Intelligence standards for the organization.  This position helps ensure the quality of solutions delivered to production through code reviews and development of advanced automated validation tools.  

REPORTS TO

The Software Engineer lll reports to the VP, Architecture in the Technology department.  

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES - GENERATIVE AI

The role specific duties for this role include, but are not limited to: 

• Solve current, sometimes previously impossible, business problems using the latest Generative AI tools and techniques.
• Generate new business opportunities using Generative AI focused features, products, and services.
• Develop highly automated AI/ML Platform including MLOps.
• Create the latest reference architectures for Generative AI
• Assist in creation and refinement, and socialization of reference architectures.
• Design and implement new Generative AI architectures within larger systems.
• Stay up to date with Generative AI tools and techniques.
• Design and execute A/B tests to enable data-driven decision making.
• Curate data training data for model fine-tuning.
• Fine-tune models as needed.
• Promote GenAI concepts and techniques across technology and the organization. 
• Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines to process and manage data for AI/ML applications, including knowledge base creation and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Other essential duties for this role include, but are not limited to: 

• Design, Develop, Test, and Document software system to meet business needs in compliance with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented and System Design principles and best practices.
• Uses knowledge of the business to guide product direction and development.
• Solves problems and makes decisions on a daily basis relative to Software development responsibilities. 
• Accurately communicates pertinent information.
• Mentor members of the software development team.
• Review code and provide feedback ensuring solutions are built to standards and with maximum flexibility.
• Lead complex projects with little to no oversight.
• Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Work effectively as a team member and with members of management.
• Participates in Agile development ceremonies.
• Continuously evaluates current systems and processes and suggests improvements.

Requirements:

• Must currently be in Kansas City area and work two days in our office in downtown KC.
• BS Computer Science and a minimum of 4 years of experience as a software engineer or have a minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong undertanding of OOD and System Desgin
• Experience with AI (1-2 years preferred) and have a passion for continued AI learning.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS Lambda, RDS, S3, SQL, and Software Design.
• Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Bedrock and Agents.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period
• 401(k) matching program
• Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year
• 15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)
• 10 days of Paid Parental Leave and 5 days of Paid Birth Recovery Leave
• Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job
• Rewards and Recognition
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
• Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career  

Security Responsibilities:

• Operating in alignment with policies and standards
• Reporting Security Incidents Completing assigned training
• Protecting assigned organizational assets

Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer