We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to build and operate product services that help AI agents access and reason over context from enterprise systems. This is a day-to-day software development role centered on Model Context Protocol services and production product engineering. It is not focused on ETL pipelines, systems configuration or management, or standalone script development.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
• Build and operate MCP-based services that broaden the context available to AI agents.
• Deliver a reliable solution for hosting and managing MCP services.
• Build a read-only MCP service that exposes approved context from enterprise collaboration, productivity, and developer systems.
• Integrate AI-agent context access across multiple enterprise systems and information sources.
• Read and understand production code thoroughly.
• Provide substantive feedback to teammates during code reviews.
• Take direct ownership of implementation, troubleshooting, and delivery from development through production.
QualificationsMust-Have Skills
• 5+ years of software development experience at the mid-level.
• Hands-on AI and agentic development experience.
• Strong understanding of AI principles and their underlying technologies.
• Hands-on development experience in Java or Go, with Java preferred.
• Experience using Git in a software engineering workflow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strong sense of technical ownership.
• Proven experience developing a software product end to end.
• Current hands-on ability to write, read, and understand production code.
• Enterprise experience strongly preferred.
Nice-to-Have Skills
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol setup and configuration.
• Understanding of common MCP troubleshooting scenarios.
• Experience owning and maintaining an MCP server.
• Experience building agent skills that achieved broad adoption and accelerated users or teams.
• Strong systems thinking and the ability to break problems into clear, composable abstraction layers.
Required Tools & Platforms
• Java or Go.
• Git.
• AI and agentic development technologies.
• Model Context Protocol familiarity is preferred.
Location, Time & Engagement
• Candidates must be based in LATAM.
• Full working coverage of US Central Time is required.
• This is a full-time contract engagement at 40 hours per week.
• The anticipated engagement runs through March 31, 2027.
• This is not currently a contract-to-hire opportunity.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Hands-on AI and agentic development experience
- Strong understanding of AI principles and underlying technologies
- Hands-on development experience in Java or Go; Java preferred
- Experience using Git in a software engineering workflow
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical ownership
- Experience developing a software product end to end
- Current ability to write, read, and understand production code
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol setup and configuration
- Understanding of common MCP troubleshooting scenarios
- Experience owning and maintaining an MCP server
- Experience building broadly adopted agent skills
- Strong systems thinking and ability to create composable abstraction layers
- Enterprise experience
- Based in LATAM
- Full working coverage of US Central Time
What We Do
Lifted, an Upwork Company, is a B2B SaaS platform that helps enterprise organizations source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent globally and compliantly. It supports multiple engagement models, including independent contractors, staff augmentation, and employer-of-record, while integrating with MSPs and VMSs to provide centralized visibility, spend control, and audit-ready compliance, delivering a white-labeled talent experience for hiring managers and contingent workforce programs.
