Software Engineer

Job Summary

At Acuity, you will join a highly skilled and motivated team dedicated to building advanced platforms and applications that drive our business forward. AI is central to our vision for innovation and growth, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that use AI to solve real-world challenges.

We are looking for passionate and driven developers to join our team. As a Software Engineer (Python, AI), you will collaborate with talented professionals in cross-functional Agile teams, helping to design and build scalable, cloud-native systems. You will be part of an environment that values technical excellence, encourages initiative, and supports your professional development as you take on new challenges and expand your expertise.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow, enjoys solving technical problems, and wants to make a meaningful contribution within a high-performing team. If you are looking to advance your career and work with modern technologies in a global company, we would love you to join us.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist in designing and developing scalable software and REST APIs for Acuity’s digital ecosystem
• Contribute to solutions using Python (FastAPI, Flask, OOP, Typing, Async programming, Pydantic) and DevOps practices
• Support deployment and operation of containerized solutions using cloud native principles
• Help build and integrate AI features into software systems for automation and data intelligence
• Participate in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (DevOps Pipelines, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions etc)
• Collaborate in Agile environments, applying agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban to deliver iterative outcomes
• Take part in code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions to ensure quality and continuous improvement
• Support unit, integration, and performance tests using PyTest with TDD/BDD practices
• Help ensure security best practices through AuthN/AuthZ (OpenID/OAuth2) and container vulnerability scanning
• Work with product management, cloud architecture, and data science teams to deliver business outcomes

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Working knowledge of Python programming. Experience with other languages like Golang, Rust, Java are a bonus.
• Some experience building REST APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
• Familiarity with version control, such as Git and branching strategies
• Exposure to Agile development practices
• Prior experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Understanding of software testing and automation
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with and demonstrable interest in AI, machine learning, or data-driven applications
• Exposure to containerization, such as Docker, or cloud-native development
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools or DevOps concepts
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
• Curiosity about modern frameworks, such as LangChain, Hugging Face, or OpenAI API
• Interest in security best practices or DevSecOps

Other:
Agile: Jira, Azure DevOps
Collaboration: Confluence, Miro, Teams
Development: Git, VSCode, Docker
Testing: Postman, PyTest