Software Developer & AI Integration Engineer - 20509

Our client is a parking operations company that manages parking-related services and technology across its business. As the company continues to modernize its operations, it is investing in software development, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve internal processes, connect external platforms, and build more scalable technology solutions.

They are seeking a full-time Software Developer – AI & API Integrations to provide consistent, long-term technical ownership and help build the company's internal development capabilities.

The Software Developer – AI & API Integrations will be responsible for developing software solutions, connecting third-party platforms through APIs, and identifying opportunities to integrate AI and automation into business operations.

This role is intended to replace reliance on short-term freelance developers with a dedicated technical resource who can develop a deeper understanding of the company's systems and take long-term ownership of projects.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of software development experience, strong technical problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience working with APIs and modern AI technologies. Specific parking industry experience is not required, but the candidate must be capable of quickly learning new systems and translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting business operations
• Build new internal tools, features, and functionality based on operational requirements
• Improve and maintain existing applications and workflows
• Troubleshoot software issues and implement reliable solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Document technical solutions and development processes

• Build and maintain integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms
• Work with REST APIs, webhooks, authentication methods, and data exchanges
• Review third-party API documentation and determine appropriate integration approaches
• Troubleshoot integration failures and data synchronization issues
• Develop reliable processes for transferring information between systems
• Support integrations with parking technology partners and platforms such as SpotHero, Parkway, or similar providers

• Identify opportunities to incorporate AI into existing business processes
• Integrate AI models, APIs, and tools into internal software applications
• Build AI-powered workflows that improve operational efficiency
• Experiment with new AI technologies and determine practical business applications
• Develop automations that reduce repetitive manual work
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, reliability, and usefulness

• Work with the company's existing custom, Excel-based operational systems
• Identify opportunities to improve or automate spreadsheet-driven processes
• Build solutions that reduce manual data entry and fragmented workflows
• Help evolve internal technology infrastructure as business needs grow
• Create scalable systems that can eventually replace inefficient manual processes

• Translate business problems into technical requirements and solutions
• Independently research unfamiliar technologies, APIs, and platforms
• Evaluate potential tools and recommend appropriate technical approaches
• Troubleshoot issues across applications, integrations, and workflows
• Balance speed of execution with long-term maintainability

• Work directly with leadership and operational stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical team members
• Provide regular updates on development priorities and project progress
• Gather feedback and iterate on solutions
• Take ownership of projects from initial concept through implementation and ongoing support

• 2–5 years of professional software development experience
• Hands-on experience developing and integrating APIs
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, and third-party integrations
• Familiarity with AI tools, AI APIs, or AI-powered software development
• Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to learn unfamiliar platforms and technologies quickly
• Experience working with databases, data structures, or data-driven applications
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

• Experience integrating AI or large language models into production workflows
• Experience building internal business applications or operational tools
• Previous experience integrating with platforms such as SpotHero, Parkway, or similar technology providers
• Experience automating spreadsheet or Excel-based workflows
• Familiarity with parking, mobility, transportation, or property technology
• Experience working within a growing small or mid-sized business
• Interest in eventually taking on increased technical ownership or leadership responsibilities

The company is open to candidates from different technical backgrounds and is prioritizing overall software acumen over experience with one specific technology stack.

Relevant experience may include:

• REST APIs
• Webhooks
• AI/LLM APIs and tools
• Databases and data integrations
• Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet automation
• Git/version control
• Cloud-based development environments
• Third-party platform integrations

• Opportunity to become a core technical resource within a growing parking operations company
• High level of ownership over software, AI, and integration projects
• Opportunity to replace fragmented contractor development with scalable internal systems
• Direct exposure to leadership and business operations
• Ability to experiment with and implement emerging AI technologies
• Potential to grow into broader technical ownership or leadership as the company's development needs expand

• Well-rounded developer who enjoys solving practical business problems
• Technically curious and comfortable learning unfamiliar systems independently
• Strong API and integration mindset
• Interested in applying AI to real-world operational challenges
• Self-starter who can take a business requirement and determine how to build the solution
• Reliable and accountable with strong project follow-through
• Comfortable working directly with non-technical stakeholders
• Interested in becoming a long-term technical partner rather than simply completing individual development tickets

• Reliability and quality of software solutions delivered
• Successful implementation and maintenance of third-party API integrations
• Number and effectiveness of AI-powered workflow improvements
• Reduction in manual processes through automation
• Stability and accuracy of data integrations
• Speed and quality of technical problem resolution
• Quality of technical documentation
• Ability to independently own development projects
• Overall contribution to building a reliable and scalable internal technology function