CNA

SeniorAISoftwareEngineer

$72–72k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior AI Software Engineer at CNA. Skills: AI, Application development, Integration, RAG. Evaluate client requirements. Design application system specifications”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7 years of systems analysis and application program development experience, Some previous project leadership experience, Solid knowledge of use of AI enabled development tools e.g. Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and MCPs, Solid technical skills for developing AI based platforms/apps/agents/skills etc, Experienced in AI/ML model development and app design, specifically Vertex AI, Experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipeline architecture and development, Solid technical knowledge of high-level programming languages like Python and/or Typescript, Java, JavaScript, Solid technical knowledge of high-level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives, Advanced knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices, Working knowledge of different versions of Dev tools like VS Code or JetBrains Git and npm/yarn, pip, and/or maven/gradle; docker – 5+ years of experience, In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives, Proven understanding of state-of-the-art application development support software packages, Proficiency in at least one higher level programming language, Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients, Ability to manage projects, lead teams, and mentor individuals

Nice to Have

Preferred insurance industry knowledge, Preferred experience with React or other front-end frameworks, Preferred experience as an SDET or deep knowledge of test automation tools like Playwright, Cypress, Applicable certifications preferred

What You'll Do.

Evaluate client requirements

Design application system specifications

Develop and implement solutions

Lead integration of vendor applications

Act as technical consultant

Coordinate activities

Research and evaluate solutions

Support application implementation

Confer with technical personnel

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work effectively with peers; Work effectively with IT management and staff; Work effectively with internal/external business partners/clients; Coordinate activities with client area; Coordinate activities with other IT areas; Liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area

Communication Scope

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Lead teams on a project and/or program, Lead the integration of vendor applications, Hold the development lead or sub lead role, Manage projects, Lead teams, Mentor individuals

Full Job Description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Individual contributor responsible providing a high level of expertise in systems analysis and design, application development and/or integration, and testing of complex systems applications to support business needs. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on a project and/or program. The focus of this position will be leading, architecting, designing, developing or integrating business applications. This position will focus on data transformation for our on premise applications to the cloud. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** _Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:_ * Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes and designs or prepares application system specifications and develops, tests, and implements efficient and cost-effective application solutions. Includes issue resolution and on-going system maintenance. * May lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources. May hold the development lead or sub lead role on a project and/or program. * Acts as technical consultant to programming staff and/or business unit to mentor staff in all phases of the program development, testing and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications of work of others. * Coordinates the activities of the section with the client area and other IT areas (e.g., infrastructure, testing, and solutions). * Research and evaluate new, alternative solutions, and/or architecture and recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the systems design, including estimating costs as necessa

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