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David Careers

Senior Software Engineer (AI-First)

Posted 2 days ago

publicis mediaSan Jose (CA)
Software DevelopersCustom Computer Programming Services

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About the role

Company description: Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses by designing the products and services their customers truly value.
Overview: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (AI-First) who wants to shape the future of engineering by combining expertise in cloud-native development with next-generation AI tooling. At Publicis Sapient, you'll be part of a global team creating scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that accelerate digital transformation for our clients. We help businesses build what matters through human insight and machine intelligence.
Your Impact:
  • Design and develop robust, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures
  • Create and implement secure APIs and distributed systems leveraging Microsoft Azure services
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools to enhance developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade software solutions
  • Champion AI-driven engineering best practices, helping elevate automation, testing, and performance optimization
  • Contribute to technical design reviews, promote continuous learning, and drive adoption of emerging technologies
Qualifications:
  • Skills & Experience 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend and cloud-native systems
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud architecture (preferably Azure)
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development platforms, such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI pair programming tools
  • Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring/logging frameworks
  • Practical knowledge of software security principles and data protection in cloud environments
  • Ability to design, deliver, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications in a collaborative agile environment
  • Set Yourself Apart With
  • Exposure to AI model integration (chatbots, embeddings, generative APIs) within enterprise software
  • Experience driving DevOps automation using AI-enhanced workflows
  • Enthusiasm for modernizing traditional development processes through intelligent systems
  • Proven track record mentoring teams and promoting AI-first engineering culture
Additional information: An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration. Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Flexibiliy to support work-life balance. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. Wellness program and employee assistance. As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com

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