Software Developer II

McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

McAdams is looking for a forward-thinking highly capable developer who is energized by building modern business solutions that make work smarter faster and more this role youll help shape the future of internal technology by designing and delivering custom software applications intelligent automations and AI-powered solutions using a blend of low-code and pro-code tools. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with curiosity innovation and a passion for emerging technology especially in the rapidly evolving world of generative AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design deploy document and continuously enhance custom software applications business process automations and AI solutions using both low-code and pro-code platforms.
• Lead technical requirement-gathering sessions and translate business needs into thoughtful scalable application designs.
• Stay current on advancements in generative AI including available models their strengths and limitations and the best fit for specific use cases.
• Champion responsible AI practices by prioritizing solution accuracy reliability performance and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business innovation team members and stakeholders across the organization to deliver AI-powered insights and business value.
• Explore emerging software development technologies and apply evolving best practices to improve solutions and workflows.
• Write clean high-quality scalable code aligned with internal development standards.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code GitHub Copilot or similar platforms to accelerate delivery and strengthen code quality.
• Document solutions processes and technical decisions in a clear consistent and maintainable way.
• Contribute actively to team collaboration knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned work proactively communicate progress and surface blockers early.
• Help refine and strengthen the companys internal development processes as the team and technology landscape evolve.

Skills Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering information systems or related field required
• 4 years of experience in a developer or similar technical role; full-stack experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScriptandPython required
• Intermediate proficiency in Git workflows and managing projects via GitHub
• Strong understanding of generative AI concepts including advanced prompting model selection optimization and machine learning fundamentals
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying low-code/no-code solutions using Azure Power Platform Foundry Copilot Studio or similar tools is strongly preferred
• Experience using REST APIs and JSON to integrate systems and services into business applications
• Proven ability to translate business and technical requirements into application design
• Experience working in Scrum environments preferred; Scrum Master experience a plus
• Strong communicationskills and a collaborative ownership-driven work ethic
• MicrosoftAzureFundamentalsCertification (or ability toattaininfirst 90 days)
• Microsoft AzureAI FundamentalsCertification (or ability toattainin first 90 days)

Work Environment Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company) reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talk hear and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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