Application Development Engineer

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**Important: This position is based in the of San Francisco and requires onsite attendance from Monday to Friday. **

Role Overview

We're looking for an Application Development Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing and deploying cutting-edge, AI-driven enterprise applications using our client’s proprietary AI Platform. This role involves crafting and enhancing applications and diving deep into problem-solving, performance optimization, and comprehensive documentation. You'll be expected to work closely with our client, offering technical expertise and innovative solutions to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy full-stack, AI-centric enterprise applications on the client AI Platform, ensuring their integration with advanced data solutions.

• Lead the architecture, development, and maintenance of comprehensive data integration systems, employing efficient ETL processes using Python, Pandas, and NumPy for large-scale data manipulation.

• Apply JavaScript or another object-oriented language (e.g., Python) in client environments to seamlessly integrate various system functionalities.

• Proactively test, diagnose, and refine software applications alongside clients, aiming for high quality and optimal functionality.

• Identify and rectify performance issues within applications and integrated data systems, focusing on efficiency, optimization, and data integrity.

• Utilize shell scripting and cron job scheduling for automating routine data operations, ETL tasks, and ensuring data accuracy and harmonization.

• Actively participate in and lead the design and review processes for both internal and client software applications.

• Implement and manage version control using Git, adeptly handling repository operations including rebase, pull, push, and branch management.

• Create detailed application specifications and maintain precise documentation throughout the software lifecycle, guaranteeing the integrity and harmonization of all integrated data.

Qualifications:

• Have interest and ability to become certified on the end client AI platform. (We will provide all the necessary training and support)

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in software development with JavaScript and Python.

• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

• Strong experience in shell scripting and cron job scheduling for automating data processes.

• Solid background in working with various JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, Angular).

• Experience in deploying software on leading cloud computing platforms (such as GCP, AWS, Azure).

• Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.

• Strong skills in data structures, algorithm design, and implementation.

• Proficiency in handling and analyzing time-series data, including its cleansing and normalization.

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Pay:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $90,000 to $180,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.

Benefits:

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time.  You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company.  In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms.   The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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