AI & Automation Solutions Developer (Principal Level)
Pride Global, Seattle, WA, United States
AI & Automation Solutions Developer (Principal Level)
Location:
SeaTac, WA (Onsite)
Duration:
8-month W2 Contract (Potential Extension)
Pay Rate:
$75-$82/hour (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Our client in the airline industry is seeking a highly experienced
AI & Automation Solutions Developer
to lead the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered and automation-driven solutions. This is a hands-on, principal-level engineering role focused on building scalable systems, shaping technical strategy, and mentoring engineering teams.
You'll play a key role in transforming how work gets done through AI, low-code
o-code platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
Role Overview
This role serves as a
lead subject matter expert in AI, automation, and full-stack software engineering . You will define long-term technical strategy, build and ship solutions end-to-end, and guide a team of engineers in delivering high-impact business outcomes.
Solutions span:
Custom software and APIs
Cloud-based AI services (LLMs, cognitive services)
Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled and automation solutions across an agile environment
Provide technical leadership for a team of ~7 engineers, including mentoring and setting direction
Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable end-to-end systems
Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into AI-driven solutions
Drive best practices in software development (TDD, CI/CD, code reviews, observability)
Influence enterprise AI and automation strategy
Facilitate design sessions, demos, and technical discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences
Advocate for responsible AI usage, governance, and sustainable automation practices
Required Qualifications
7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong full-stack development experience (C#, Java, or similar)
Experience building high-scale, distributed systems using modern cloud architectures
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives
Hands-on experience with AI/ML or LLM integrations into applications or workflows
Experience with low-code
o-code platforms (preferably Microsoft Power Platform)
Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Azure, .NET, and Microsoft technology stack
Familiarity with Angular (v10+)
Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Background in DevOps and CI/CD (Azure DevOps preferred)
Experience with test automation and SRE practices
Exposure to tools like Parasoft or IBM Optim
Deep experience with:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Azure OpenAI / Cognitive Services
AI Builder or similar platforms
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to work onsite in SeaTac, WA
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates
:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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Location:
SeaTac, WA (Onsite)
Duration:
8-month W2 Contract (Potential Extension)
Pay Rate:
$75-$82/hour (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Our client in the airline industry is seeking a highly experienced
AI & Automation Solutions Developer
to lead the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered and automation-driven solutions. This is a hands-on, principal-level engineering role focused on building scalable systems, shaping technical strategy, and mentoring engineering teams.
You'll play a key role in transforming how work gets done through AI, low-code
o-code platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
Role Overview
This role serves as a
lead subject matter expert in AI, automation, and full-stack software engineering . You will define long-term technical strategy, build and ship solutions end-to-end, and guide a team of engineers in delivering high-impact business outcomes.
Solutions span:
Custom software and APIs
Cloud-based AI services (LLMs, cognitive services)
Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled and automation solutions across an agile environment
Provide technical leadership for a team of ~7 engineers, including mentoring and setting direction
Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable end-to-end systems
Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into AI-driven solutions
Drive best practices in software development (TDD, CI/CD, code reviews, observability)
Influence enterprise AI and automation strategy
Facilitate design sessions, demos, and technical discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences
Advocate for responsible AI usage, governance, and sustainable automation practices
Required Qualifications
7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong full-stack development experience (C#, Java, or similar)
Experience building high-scale, distributed systems using modern cloud architectures
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives
Hands-on experience with AI/ML or LLM integrations into applications or workflows
Experience with low-code
o-code platforms (preferably Microsoft Power Platform)
Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Azure, .NET, and Microsoft technology stack
Familiarity with Angular (v10+)
Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Background in DevOps and CI/CD (Azure DevOps preferred)
Experience with test automation and SRE practices
Exposure to tools like Parasoft or IBM Optim
Deep experience with:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Azure OpenAI / Cognitive Services
AI Builder or similar platforms
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to work onsite in SeaTac, WA
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates
:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
#RTA
#LI-BK1