Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Development & MaintenanceDesign, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications, with primary ownership on backend services and APIsBuild and enhance RESTful / service-based architectures supporting government digital platformsEnsure systems are secure, scalable, maintainable, and production-readyParticipate in system troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance tuningBackend Engineering (Primary)Develop backend services using Node.js / Java / .NET / Python (one or more)Work with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modelsIntegrate with internal and external systems via APIsSupport CI/CD pipelines and structured SDLC practicesFrontend Engineering (Secondary)Develop and maintain frontend components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React)Integrate frontend with backend services and APIsEnsure usability, performance, and cross-browser compatibility (not UI/UX design-heavy)AI-Enabled Capabilities (Required)Contribute to AI-enabled system features, such as:o AI/ML or data-driven componentso LLM / GenAI integrations (e.g. document processing, chatbots, analytics automation)o AI-assisted workflows embedded in business systemsAI exposure may include:o Building or integrating ML modelso Consuming AI/LLM services via APIso Applying AI to improve system functionality or operational efficiencyThis is NOT an AI Research or Data Scientist role, but AI experience must be real and production-relevantCollaboration & DeliveryWork closely with product managers, architects, QA, and other engineersParticipate in Agile ceremonies and iterative deliveryCommunicate clearly with onshore stakeholders despite offshore setupProduce technical documentation and support knowledge transfer where requiredRequired Skills & ExperienceCore Engineering3–5 years (or more) of relevant experience in software engineeringStrong experience as a backend-first full stack engineerHands-on experience with:o Backend frameworks (Node.js / Java / .NET / Python)o SQL databaseso API design and integrationExperience delivering and supporting production systemsFrontendWorking knowledge of React or equivalent modern JS frameworkAbility to integrate frontend with backend servicesAI / DataDemonstrable AI exposure, such as:o ML / data-driven featureso GenAI / LLM integrationo AI-assisted automation or analyticsAbility to explain how AI was used in real systems (not POC-only)DevOps / PracticesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelinesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)Understanding of secure coding and good engineering practicesNice-to-HaveExperience with government, regulated, or enterprise systemsExposure to microservices or distributed systemsExperience working in offshore or distributed teamsPrior work involving audit, documentation, or structured governance