As the recognized global standard for project\-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values\-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one\-of\-a\-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com
The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best\-in\-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser\-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.
- *Position Responsibilities**
- Lead the architecture and development of AI\-powered distributed systems that meet enterprise\-grade performance, scalability, and security standards.
- Leverage AI tools for code generation, architectural design, and documentation to accelerate delivery and improve engineering quality.
- Design, build, and maintain services using **Python, Java, and Node.js**, following clean code and secure design principles.
- Develop **agentic AI\-based tools, domain\-specific copilots, and developer productivity solutions**.
- Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to define **modular, scalable, and compliant architecture patterns**.
- Conduct technical design reviews and produce detailed documentation, including system specifications, API documentation, and architecture diagrams.
- Integrate AI solutions into **CI/CD pipelines**, ensuring observability, automated testing, and deployment standards.
- Implement robust **monitoring and performance engineering practices** to maintain high\-quality deployments.
- Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and integrate them into development workflows.
- Champion best practices in **security, automation, and performance optimization** across the organization.
- 8\+ years of software engineering experience with full\-stack or backend development in **Python, Java, and/or Node.js**.
- 3\+ years of experience using **AI tools for development, prototyping, or documentation**.
- Strong experience in **cloud\-native development and containerized deployments** (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of **AI integration patterns**, including vector stores, prompt engineering, and **RAG pipelines**.
- Ability to design software architectures using **sequence diagrams, ERDs, data models, and threat models**.
- Comfortable working in **GenAI\-first environments** and collaborating with remote Agile teams.
- *Preferred Qualifications**
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- Experience building AI copilots or developer tools using **OpenAI/Claude SDKs, LangChain, or similar frameworks**.
- Experience working in a fast\-paced **AI\-driven development lifecycle (AIDLC)** environment with strong CI/CD understanding.
- Familiarity with **GitHub Actions, Argo Workflows, Terraform, and observability tools**.
- Strong experience in **containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes**.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as **AWS, Azure, or OCI**.
- *AI\-First Mindset Requirement**
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This role requires adopting an **AI\-first approach**, where GenAI and agentic AI tools are treated as essential collaborators rather than optional tools.
The ideal candidate
- Proactively identifies opportunities to integrate AI into workflows.
- Approaches problems with the mindset: *“How can AI help design and optimize this faster and better?”*
- Is comfortable with rapid AI evolution and experimentation.
- Uses AI to enhance productivity while maintaining high standards of **scalability, security, and cost efficiency**.
- Shares AI\-driven best practices across engineering teams.
We value professionals who see AI as a **productivity multiplier**, enabling focus on high\-impact architectural decisions and innovation.
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- *Job Expires**
16\-Jun\-2027