Software Developer - AI / C#/ API / Java

Description

Aspire Software is looking for a Software Developer - AI / C# / API / Java to join our team in Lebanon.

Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

What your day will look like:

Your primary mission is to design, develop, and integrate advanced new features into our platform. You will be responsible for building a new .NET/C# web application, refining AI prompt strategies, and embedding these capabilities within automated processes. Additionally, you will maintain and enhance an existing Java-based application, ensuring its stability, performance, and smooth integration with our new developments.

Day-to-Day Breakdown:

• 50% – Development & Integration: Build and test a new web platform using .NET/C#, while also maintaining and enhancing our existing Java application.
• 20% – AI & Prompt Engineering: Design and refine AI prompts, leverage OpenAI APIs, and integrate generative AI capabilities to automate complex workflows.
• 15% – Collaboration & Code Quality: Work closely with team members, participate in code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• 15% – Research & Innovation: Stay updated on emerging AI trends, experiment with new technologies, and continuously propose improvements to our automated workflows.

Development & Integration

• Design and Build .NET Solutions: Architect and implement a new platform that manages AI-powered automation workflows using .NET/C#.
• Maintain & Enhance Java Application: Provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and bug fixes for an existing Java-based application to ensure its continued performance and reliability.
• API & Service Integration: Develop and maintain integrations between automated workflows, third-party APIs, and our main platform, ensuring smooth data exchange and functionality.
• Prompt Engineering: Develop, test, and refine AI prompts to enable intelligent, automated responses within correspondence workflows.
• Quality and Documentation: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry’s best practices and coding standards.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system designs, integrations, and technical processes.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficient in .NET/C# & Java: Proficiency in one of these languages is required along with practical experience in the other. Mastery of both programming languages is a nice-to-have.
• AI & Prompt Engineering: Hands-on experience with OpenAI services and the development of effective AI prompts to drive automation.
• API Integration & Database Knowledge: Skilled in integrating APIs, working with databases (especially SQL Server and Oracle), and managing web services within enterprise applications.
• Monitoring & Debugging: Familiarity with tools and techniques for database/application monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• AI Development Tools: Familiarity with AI development tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude, or similar platforms that enhance and expedite the development process.

Soft Skills

• Autonomy & Adaptability: High level of independence and adaptability; capable of working without direct oversight and proactively taking initiative.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Effective Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to writing high-quality code and ensuring the reliability and performance of applications.
• Continuous Learning: Proactive in learning new technologies and responsive to shifting priorities.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on .NET/C# and Java.
• Hands-on experience with prompt engineering and integrating LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices to ensure code quality and reliability.

Other Requirements

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to work aligned with the Eastern Time (EST).

Nice to have

• Experience working with workflow automation frameworks/platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Semantic Kernel or similar LLM integration platform.
• Experience interfacing with Microsoft Graph API / Microsoft 365 data.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, IIS, and Windows Services