[Remote] AI-First- Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ConsumerAffairs is a company focused on leveraging AI to improve system reliability and performance. They are seeking an AI-First Software Engineer who will design and maintain back-end systems, collaborate on feature implementation, and improve development systems through automation and verification processes.ResponsibilitiesBuild and Maintain: Design, build, test, and maintain back-end systems and APIs to ensure scalability, reliability, and performanceCollaborate: Work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to implement features and ensure seamless integration across the stackWrite High-Quality Code: Deliver clean, efficient, and well-documented code that aligns with best practices and coding standardsDatabase Management: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data storage solutions to support application performanceDebug and Troubleshoot: Identify and resolve back-end issues promptly to maintain system reliabilityCode Reviews: Participate in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainabilityImprove the development system: Encode standards and patterns into reusable AI context. Build verification hooks that catch quality issues before human reviewSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience2-4 years of professional software development experienceProficiency in one or more back-end programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go, Ruby) and one or more front-end programming languages (JavaScript — both vanilla ES6+ and React)Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or other API architecturesStrong knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and query optimization techniquesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and testingExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git)Experience with CSS — responsive layouts, design system tokens, component-scoped stylesWordPress experience — custom themes, plugins, or REST API workActively uses AI coding assistants (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, etc.) as part of daily workflow — not occasionally, but as a defaultCan evaluate AI-generated output critically, catch hallucinations, and integrate suggestions with judgmentHas used AI tools to accelerate code review, documentation, test generation, or debuggingComfortable prompting LLMs for architecture exploration, refactoring, and boilerplate reductionStrong understanding of software development fundamentals, including algorithms and data structuresExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git)Uses AI coding tools — Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or equivalent — as a default, not occasionallyHas built and maintained living AI context files (CLAUDE.md or equivalent) for a real projectHas designed automated verification workflows (hooks, test gates, CI checks) to reduce reliance on manual AI output reviewCan demonstrate a compound system: one where AI behavior improved over time due to deliberate system investmentHas moved beyond using AI as a reviewer-assisted assistant (writing code, then checking every output manually) into building systems that verify themselves — where rules, hooks, and context files do the quality work so you do not have toUnderstands how agents can game tests, and has concrete strategies to detect or prevent itBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentCompany OverviewConsumerAffairs is a software-powered marketplace for life's hardest purchases. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.consumeraffairs.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipConsumerAffairs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.