Senior Engineer, AI Platform

Engagement Overview
The Weather Company is seeking a Senior Engineer on a contract basis to support the design and building of next-generation AI platforms and tools. The Contractor will work across the full stack web, desktop, and backend automations delivering solutions that integrate AI frameworks and tooling into production systems in support of TWCo's AI strategy.
This is a time-and-materials contract engagement.
Scope of Work
● Build full-stack applications targeting web and desktop environments using modern frameworks and tools
● Develop backend automation systems and APIs that support AI workflows at scale
● Design and implement event-driven architectures using message queues and event buses
● Manage infrastructure as code using AWS and Cloudflare, with a focus on DevOps best practices
● Integrate AI engineering tools and frameworks into TWCo product offerings
● Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
● Optimize data persistence and caching layers using Redis and PostgreSQL
Required Skills
● Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for production applications
● Strong understanding of system architecture
● Demonstrated experience with desktop frameworks (Tauri, Electrobun)
● Solid Python skills for backend development and scripting
● Hands-on experience with AWS and Cloudflare infrastructure as code
● Proven ability to design and build robust APIs
● Experience implementing message queue and event bus systems
● Proficiency with React and Next.js for frontend development
● Proficiency with Redis and PostgreSQL
● Deep understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including GitHub Actions
Nice to Have
● Hands-on experience with Anthropic and OpenAI APIs
● Hands-on experience with LightLLM
● Track record shipping AI-integrated applications