Senior Software Engineer

Company Summary As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com Business Summary The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry. Position Responsibilities Collaborate with the development team to maintain, enhance, and scale the product  Design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions  Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, following SOLID principles and best practices.  Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring comprehensive unit, integration, and performance testing.  Ensure software designs comply with specifications and security best practices.  Recommend changes to improve application architecture, maintainability, and performance.  Develop and optimize database queries using T-SQL.  Build and maintain microservices-based architectures where applicable.  Prepare and produce software component releases.  Develop and execute unit, integration, and performance tests.  Support formal testing cycles and resolve test defects.  Enhance software efficiency, maintainability, and scalability, with a strong focus on cloud-native solutions.  Work closely with members of the Engineering and Product Management teams. Assist with coaching of junior members of the team AI-Specific Responsibilities:  Integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks to enhance code quality and development efficiency.  Utilize AI-driven analytics to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.  Implement AI-based security measures to proactively detect and mitigate potential threats.  Leverage AI for automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.  Guide the adoption and effective use of AI agents for automating repetitive development, deployment, and testing processes within the engineering team. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Proven experience developing with Ruby and Ruby on Rails. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, including scalability and enterprise cloud.  Hands-on experience with AWS development and deployment. Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.  Experience with containerization.  Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and UI frameworks).  Strong database experience, particularly with T-SQL and relational database design.  Advanced understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and SOLID principles.  Experience with security best practices in web and API development.  Knowledge of Agile SCRUM methodology and experience in collaborative environments.  Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).  Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and curiosity to explore new technologies.  Ability to communicate effectively, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.  High commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.  AI-Specific Qualifications:  Proficiency in AI-driven development tools and platforms.  Knowledge of AI-based security protocols and threat detection systems.  Experience integrating GenAI or Agentic AI agents into full-stack workflows (e.g., using AI for code reviews, automated bug fixes, or system monitoring).  Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering for code generation, testing, or documentation.  AI-First Mindset Requirement:  This role requires embracing an AI-first approach to work, where GenAI and agentic AI tools are viewed as essential collaborators rather than optional supplemen