Senior Software Engineer Artificial Intelligence

Cotiviti is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in building core backend services for a centralized AI platform. The role focuses on implementing backend APIs and services that enable secure deployment and use of AI agents across the company.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform
• Build backend services in Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to support agent lifecycle management and monitoring
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and optimize data access layers and schemas for AI agent operations
• Assist in developing authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant features under guidance
• Contribute to asynchronous processing systems for long-running AI agent workflows
• Write clean, maintainable code and automated tests to ensure reliability
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Stay current with modern Python frameworks and AI/agentic development practices
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of backend development experience, ideally with Python
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Familiarity with one or more Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask)
• Basic experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM)
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing
• Interest in AI/agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team with a sense of urgency
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
• Be value-driven, understand that success is based on the impact of your work rather than its complexity or the level of effort
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected