Job Description

Job Title: Python and Java Developer w/AI 
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay $68-$75

Job Overview:

The team is seeking a talented  Python and Java Developer w/AI  to enhance and support applications in the Loyalty and Marketing domain, with a strategic focus on integrating AI and machine learning into existing workflows. This role will involve a mix of software development, AI-driven innovation, and cross-team support, making it ideal for a candidate with solid backend development experience who is excited to guide the team in leveraging AI to drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and support the enhancement of marketing and loyalty applications across the organization.

• Use AI/ML to identify new client opportunities, optimize product marketing, and personalize customer experiences.

• Collaborate with the team to discover opportunities where AI can augment workflows and decision-making.

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Python (70%) and Java (30%), deployed on AWS.

• Support day-to-day team initiatives while focusing 30-40% of your time on AI innovation and 60-70% on engineering support.

• Help guide and upskill team members on the practical integration of AI into marketing solutions.

• Learn and support existing applications in the Loyalty and Marketing domain with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of professional experience with Python, Java, and AWS in software development roles.

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience applying AI/Machine Learning in real-world use cases (preferably in marketing or customer engagement).

• Strong understanding of AI/ML principles, including use of models for prediction, classification, personalization, and lead generation.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally and guide peers.

• Demonstrated ability to balance innovation with production support responsibilities.