About this opportunity
ACA Group lists this AI Software Engineer (Python, LangChain, LLMs) opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
AI Software Engineer About ACA
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We're building innovative, AI-powered technology solutions that help financial institutions manage compliance, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.
Location: Durham, NC OR Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)
Role Overview
We are seeking an AI Software Engineer to design and build intelligent applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agents. This role will work closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to develop scalable AI-powered solutions that solve complex business challenges in the financial services industry.
What You'll Do
Design and develop AI-powered applications using Python
Build and maintain RAG-based solutions and AI agent workflows
Integrate and optimize commercial LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and DeepSeek
Develop APIs, services, and integrations that support AI-powered workflows
Design and optimize solutions using SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases
Collaborate with product, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements to the platform
Required Qualifications
7+ years of professional software development experience with Python
Experience with LangChain or similar AI orchestration frameworks
Experience working with commercial LLMs (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, DeepSeek, etc.)
Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
Experience building and deploying AI agents
Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases
Experience with REST APIs, HTTP, SSH, and SFTP
Experience with AWS and/or Azure
Experience with application performance monitoring and observability tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Dynatrace, or similar)
Experience with workflow/data-pipeline orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or similar)
Strong software design, architecture, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud-native application development and microservices
Experience building enterprise SaaS applications
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD and release orchestration tools (e.g., Octopus Deploy, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Experience within financial services, compliance, or regulatory technology
Experience with AI-powered search, NLP, or automation solutions
Our Technology
Our platform is a fully cloud-native SaaS solution that leverages AI, automation, and modern data technologies to support compliance, surveillance, testing, marketing review, and other regulatory workflows. We combine advanced AI capabilities with human expertise to deliver intelligent, reliable, and accountable solutions.
What working at ACA offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment.
You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.
About ACA
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.
What we commit to
ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
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