Our client is seeking a Lead Developer to architect and build an innovative AI-powered RPG content creation platform for a major publishing company. This is a high-impact, fast-paced project where you'll work directly with a Technical Principal, client stakeholders, and a cross-functional Agile team.
ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Technical Leadership
- Design and implement scalable backend architecture for AI-assisted content generation workflows
- Build and optimize LLM integration layers with focus on prompt engineering, context management, and token efficiency
- Collaborate with Technical Principal on system design and infrastructure decisions
AI & LLM Development
- Integrate and optimize OpenAI GPT-4 and/or AWS Bedrock LLM APIs for content generation
- Design prompt architectures that handle complex branching logic and narrative coherence
- Build API metering and cost tracking systems to monitor token consumption and optimize unit economics
- Develop versioning and state management systems for AI-generated content edits
Backend & Infrastructure
- Build RESTful APIs and backend services on AWS infrastructure
- Implement authentication, authorization, and data security best practices
- Design database schemas and data persistence strategies for complex content structures
- Set up CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging infrastructure
Agile Collaboration & Delivery
- Participate in daily pair programming sessions with other developers and designers
- Lead technical discussions in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Mentor junior developers and share knowledge with the broader team
Requirements
Core Experience
- 5+ years of software engineering experience building production web applications
- Deep expertise in AI/LLM development - hands-on experience building applications with OpenAI, Anthropic, or AWS Bedrock APIs
- Proven experience with prompt engineering, context window management, RAG systems, and AI cost optimization
- Strong backend development skills – Python, API design, database architecture, distributed systems
- Deep expertise in designing and building systems on AWS - Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative development practices
- Pair programming experience - comfortable working synchronously with other developers
- Ability to task-switch rapidly and reprioritize in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
- Excellent English communication skills
Skills & Tools
- Languages: Python, React, Go, TypeScript/Node.js
- AI/LLM: OpenAI API, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, semantic search, vector databases
- Cloud: AWS services (Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch)
- Infrastructure: Terraform or CloudFormation, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, or similar
- APIs: RESTful design, GraphQL, WebSocket connections
- Testing: Unit testing, integration testing, test automation frameworks
Nice to have
- Experience building generative AI applications at production scale
- Background in content management systems, publishing platforms, or creative tools
- Familiarity with mobile backend development (iOS/Android)
- Prior work with publishing, media, or RPG
Benefits
At Devsu, we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. By joining our team, you'll enjoy:
- A stable, long-term contract with opportunities for professional growth
- Private health insurance
- A remote culture that promotes work-life balance
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and learning programs to keep you at the forefront of the industry
- Free access to AI training resources and cutting-edge AI tools to enhance your daily work
- A flexible paid time off (PTO) policy and paid holidays
- Challenging, world-class software projects for clients in the U.S. and Latin America
- Collaboration with some of the most talented software engineers in Latin America and the U.S., in a diverse work environment
Join Devsu and discover a workplace that values your growth, supports your well-being, and empowers you to make a global impact.
Top Skills
What We Do
Devsu is a trusted technology partner that delivers world-class software delivery and staff augmentation services to startups, scale-ups, and enterprise companies.
With over a decade of experience in the industry, our team of seasoned professionals has the necessary knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you build, scale, and launch your next digital product.
We take pride in our customer-centric approach and our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet and exceed our client’s expectations. Our nearshore model allows us to offer cost-effective and flexible services tailored to your needs without sacrificing quality.
At Devsu, we believe in the power of technology to transform businesses and improve people’s lives. That’s why we invest heavily in our people, processes, and IP to provide you with the best talent and cutting-edge solutions to help you achieve your goals and stay ahead of the curve. Whether you need to develop a new product from scratch, augment your existing team, or optimize your software development processes, Devsu has the expertise and team to make it happen.
