Senior Software Engineer – AI & Digital Solutions
About the role
Senior Full Stack Engineer (AI Solutions)
Location: Providence, RI (Onsite 4 days/week, Remote Fridays)
Compensation: $123,000-$150,000 base salary
Bonus: 15% bonus opportunity
W2 Permanent / Full-Time position with our long-term client near Providence
Are you passionate about building AI-powered solutions that drive real business impact? We're seeking a Senior (Full Stack) Software Engineer to help design and develop custom digital products that improve operational efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate innovation across a growing manufacturing organization.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll build solutions from the ground up, leverage cutting-edge AI development tools, and help shape the future of digital transformation.
What You'll Do
Design, build, deploy, and support custom software applications and digital solutions
Utilize AI-assisted and agentic development tools to accelerate development and innovation
Partner with business stakeholders to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and rapidly iterate based on feedback
Develop web applications, dashboards, reporting tools, workflows, and data-driven business applications
Integrate enterprise data, databases, and APIs to create scalable solutions
Evaluate and implement emerging AI and automation technologies
Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with software development
Lead and mentor a small team of engineers
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks such as:
C#/.NET
Python
Java
JavaScript/TypeScript
React
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Codex, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar)
Strong understanding of SQL, databases, APIs, and enterprise application integration
Experience leading developers or providing technical leadership
Ability to work directly with business users and translate requirements into practical solutions
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operations experience
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Power BI, Power Platform, or data visualization experience
Experience with AI, intelligent automation, machine learning, or advanced analytics
Experience modernizing legacy applications and reducing reliance on third-party SaaS solutions
Why Join Us?
Build new solutions instead of maintaining legacy systems
AI and agentic development are core to the engineering culture
Influence technology decisions and help shape the roadmap
See the direct impact of your work on business outcomes
Join a growing team with opportunities for leadership and career growth
If you're a hands-on software engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems, experimenting with emerging AI technologies, and building impactful solutions from concept to production, we'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, deploy, and support custom software applications and digital solutions
- Utilize AI-assisted and agentic development tools to accelerate development and innovation
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and rapidly iterate based on feedback
- Develop web applications, dashboards, reporting tools, workflows, and data-driven business applications
- Integrate enterprise data, databases, and APIs to create scalable solutions
- Evaluate and implement emerging AI and automation technologies
- Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with software development
- Lead and mentor a small team of engineers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks such as C#/.NET, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React
- Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Codex, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar)
- Strong understanding of SQL, databases, APIs, and enterprise application integration
- Experience leading developers or providing technical leadership
- Ability to work directly with business users and translate requirements into practical solutions
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
- 15% bonus opportunity
- Opportunities for leadership and career growth
- Influence technology decisions and help shape the roadmap
- See the direct impact of your work on business outcomes
Skills mentioned
About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation. By combining a solutions-first approach with the right talent, The Planet Group executes on tailored strategies that enhance organizational agility and drive measurable results. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group builds high impact teams by aligning the right talent with the right opportunities in technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.