AI Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: AI Solutions Engineer

Company: Valsoft

Location: Ireland - Remote with occasional face-to-face meetings

Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer

About Valsoft

Valsoft specialises in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. Our mission is to provide a permanent home for software businesses, preserving the legacy of their founders while investing in the long-term growth and success of the companies we acquire. We operate and manage a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, delivering mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Valsoft ensures a time-sensitive integration process and operates a decentralised model, fostering rapid growth through reinvestment in its portfolio.

Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry”

About the Role

We are seeking an AI Solutions Engineer who will be responsible for the full lifecycle of software solution delivery, from working closely with product managers and customers on requirements, to leveraging AI productivity tools for rapid development and deployment. You will be hands-on across the entire stack—front-end, back-end, and database—and have a strong grasp of DevOps practices to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions in the Cloud. 

You will have the opportunity to work with the CTO and other AI Developers across multiple businesses within the group, bringing your enthusiasm and technical ability to numerous software products across a wide variety of vertical markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Definition & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with product managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable technical tasks and product milestones.

AI-Driven Development

• Use AI-based productivity tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing frameworks) to accelerate solution delivery.
• Stay updated on the latest AI techniques and tools, integrating them into workflows to optimize speed, quality, and innovation.

Full-Stack Implementation

You will be required to develop and maintain effective front-end interfaces and back-end services, ensuring responsiveness and scalability.

As such, you should have demonstrable experience in the design and build of high-quality software solutions using at least one of the following tech stacks:

• .NET (Core/Maui)
• JavaScript/TypeScript (e.g., React, Node.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js)
• Java

Database Expertise

• Work with at least one of the following database technologies:
• Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MariaDB (Preference for open-source databases)
• Optimize data storage and retrieval, ensuring performance, availability, and data integrity.
• A good understanding of Stored Procedures, SQL Functions and Views

DevOps & Cloud Deployment

• Implement DevOps best practices (CI/CD pipelines, IaC, monitoring) to streamline the path to production.
• Deploy software in a cost-effective and secure manner, leveraging the most suitable Cloud services.

Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert on AI-driven development for internal teams and customers.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by researching emerging tools, tech, and practices to improve efficiency and product quality.

About You:

• Demonstrable Experience in developing and delivery of software products, whether from an software engineering, financial and sales or business background. Ideally, you will have worked in a variety of capacities during your career.
• Full-Stack Development: Proficient in at least one of the named technologies (.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, or Java).
• AI/ML Tools Familiarity: Demonstrable experience using AI-driven tools (e.g., code auto-generation, advanced testing frameworks) to expedite software development cycles.
• Database Management: Skilled in designing schemas, writing complex queries, and tuning performance in at least one major relational database.
• Cloud & DevOps Knowledge: Understanding of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ability to manage CI/CD workflows, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and security best practices.
• Customer-Facing Experience: Comfortable discussing technical and business requirements with non-technical stakeholders, gathering detailed specifications, and presenting solutions.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You value action over procrastination, and can tackle ambiguous challenges, produce rapid prototypes, and iterate based on user feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Preference towards those holding a university degree in software engineering, business or finance, but we also welcome anyone who is self-taught.
• Open-Source Advocacy: Preference towards open-source technologies, with a track record of selecting the best tool for the job.
• End-to-End Ownership: Experience taking a product feature from concept to launch, including gathering feedback, making improvements, and final deployment.
• Automation & Testing: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and continuous testing approaches to ensure code quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience collaborating with product managers, UX designers, or data scientists to deliver holistic solutions.

For more information about Valsoft, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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