Full Stack Developer - AI - In Person Work

Job Description

Description:

Full Stack Developer - AI

Salary Range:

Competitive

Benefits:

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

15,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Full Stack Developer - AI Description:

The Full Stack Developer on the AI Team, plays a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven applications that enhance institutional capabilities. This role works closely with stakeholders across various departments to build scalable, secure, and efficient AI-powered solutions that streamline administrative processes and improve student and faculty experiences. The preferred candidate for this role has strong expertise in Python for back-end development, as well as proficiency in front-end technologies and AI/ML integration.

This position is a full-time, on-site role located at the South College Parkside Campus in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end services.

Python Development: Utilize Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI) for building and optimizing AI-integrated backend services.

AI & Data Integration: Work alongside data engineers and AI specialists to integrate machine learning models into production applications.

Scalability & Performance: Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability in an enterprise environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, Analytics, and other business units to develop AI-driven tools that enhance operational efficiency.

Software Architecture: Design system architectures that support AI applications, ensuring modularity and maintainability.

Data Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for data handling and security to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Deployment & Maintenance: Own the deployment pipeline, ensuring smooth rollouts, monitoring system health, and troubleshooting issues as needed.

Innovation & Research: Stay up to date with emerging AI and full-stack development trends, identifying new technologies that could benefit the institution.Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

5+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a focus on Python-based applications and AI integration.

Technical Skills

Primary Requirement: Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

Front-End: JavaScript (React, Vue.js, or Angular)

Back-End: Python (strong proficiency required)

Database: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server), NoSQL (MongoDB)

AI/ML Integration: Experience integrating AI models via APIs or direct implementations

DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Security: Understanding of best practices for securing web applications and handling sensitive data

Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenAI APIs.

Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and governance policies.

Experience working in higher education or ed-tech sectors.

Full-time

Hybrid remote