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Senior Technical Engineer / Principal Developer - AI Automation SDK

Senior Technical Engineer / Principal Developer - AI Automation SDK

Elenjical SolutionsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
11 hours ago
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Senior Technical Engineer / Principal Developer - AI Automation SDK

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Role Overview

We're seeking a Senior Technical Engineer with a startup mindset and product strategy experience who thrives on experimentation and building innovative solutions. This role is for someone who loves to tinker, experiment, and figure things out independently while also thinking strategically about product direction and market opportunities. You'll be working on cutting‑edge AI automation technology where the path forward isn’t always clear; you’ll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration.

Responsibilities

  • SDK Architecture : Build and experiment with our core AI automation SDK, trying new approaches to bridge natural language instructions to executable workflows
  • Rapid Prototyping : Quickly build and test new ideas, features, and integrations
  • Technical Experimentation : Explore new technologies, frameworks, and approaches to solve complex automation challenges
  • Independent Problem Solving : Figure out solutions to problems that don’t have established answers
  • Innovation : Constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI automation
  • Product Roadmap : Help define and execute the product roadmap, balancing technical feasibility with market opportunities
  • Market Analysis : Analyze market needs and translate them into technical solutions and product features
  • Feature Prioritization : Make strategic decisions about which features to build and which experiments to pursue
  • Product‑Market Fit : Help identify and pursue product‑market fit opportunities
  • Strategic Thinking : Think strategically about product direction and competitive positioning

Hands‑On Technical Development (25%)

  • Platform Development : Build the automation engine, workflow orchestration, and multi‑system integration capabilities
  • Infrastructure Tinkering : Experiment with Kubernetes, AWS, and containerized automation agents to find the best solutions
  • Cross‑Platform Compatibility : Figure out how to make our platform work seamlessly across Windows and Linux environments
  • API Development : Build and iterate on APIs, trying different approaches until you find what works best
  • Technical Leadership & Mentoring (10%)

  • Technical Mentoring : Guide other engineers on experimental approaches and innovative solutions
  • Knowledge Sharing : Document your experiments and share learnings with the team
  • Technical Decisions : Make decisions about which experimental approaches to pursue and which to abandonInnovation Culture : Help foster a culture of experimentation and innovation
  • Technical Requirements

    Core Technologies

  • Frontend : Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, ReactFlow
  • Backend : Node.js, Drizzle ORM, PostgreSQL, Server Actions, Supabase
  • Infrastructure : AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, EBS / EFS, CloudWatch, Security Groups
  • Automation : Java 17 Agent, Xvfb, x11vnc, noVNC, Fluxbox
  • Technical Skills

  • Experimental Mindset : Comfortable trying new technologies and approaches without knowing if they’ll work
  • Rapid Prototyping : Ability to quickly build and test new ideas
  • Independent Problem Solving : Can figure out solutions in ambiguous contexts
  • Full‑Stack Development : Strong experience with both frontend and backend development
  • System Architecture : Experience designing and building complex, distributed systems
  • Startup Qualities

  • Self‑Directed : Can work independently and figure out what needs to be done
  • Comfortable with Ambiguity : Thrives in situations where the path forward isn’t clear
  • Rapid Iteration : Comfortable with quick iterations and pivoting when something doesn’t work
  • Resourceful : Can find creative solutions with limited resources
  • Curious : Always asking “what if we tried this?” and “how can we make this better?”
  • This role is perfect for someone who loves to tinker, experiment, and build innovative solutions while thinking strategically about product direction. You'll be working on cutting‑edge AI automation technology where the path forward isn’t always clear; you’ll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration. This is not a traditional job – it’s for someone who thrives on experimentation and innovation while also having the strategic thinking to influence product direction.

    Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Information Technology

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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