Senior Software Engineer – AI & Digital Solutions

The Planet Group
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United StatesFull-time$123,000–$150,000Posted Aug 27, 2026

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.

#TECH

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

C#.NETPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptReactSQLREST APIsAI AgentsMicrosoft Azure

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.

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