Title: AI Application Developer

Reports To: Chief Information Officer

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB SUMMARY

The AI Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying modern web, mobile, and cloud-based applications with embedded AI, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This role combines deep software engineering expertise with applied AI development to deliver scalable, secure, high-performance solutions across the full technology stack.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Full Stack Application Development

• Architect, design, and build custom applications using modern full-stack frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, Python/Django).
• Develop scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integrations.
• Create responsive and intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, design schemas, optimize performance, and ensure data integrity.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control, and cloud-native deployment patterns.

AI & Intelligent Automation Development

• Design and implement AI-enabled features such as chatbots, recommendation systems, NLP/NLU models, predictive analytics, and automated decision-making.
• Integrate large language models (LLMs), vector databases, RAG pipelines, and prompt engineering into custom applications.
• Utilize machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or cloud AI services (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI).
• Evaluate AI model performance, accuracy, and risk; ensure solutions comply with responsible AI principles.

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define system architecture, component design, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate tools, frameworks, and platforms to ensure alignment with business and technology strategy.
• Lead prototyping efforts and proof-of-concept builds for new AI-assisted capabilities.
• Contribute to engineering standards, code quality, security, and performance best practices.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with product owners, business analysts, UX designers, and data teams to understand business needs and transform them into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate technical decisions, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to business and technical stakeholders.

Quality, Testing & Support

• Implement unit, integration, regression, and performance tests for full-stack and AI components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring reliability and high availability.
• Maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, API definitions, data flows, and runbooks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or comparable experience.
• 1-4+ years of experience developing full-stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Go).
• Proficiency in one or more frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Svelte).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
• Hands-on experience developing AI-enabled features using LLMs, NLP, ML models, or cloud AI services.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, schema design, and query optimization.
• Experience building and consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector search, and embeddings.
• Experience fine-tuning AI models or using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or Hugging Face.
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architecture (Kafka, EventHub, SNS/SQS).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices such as OWASP and secure API design.
• Experience with MLOps pipelines and deployed model lifecycle management.
• Mobile development experience with React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin.

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design practical technical solutions to business challenges.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort working in both structured and ambiguous environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and experimentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and developing software applications. 
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors for extended periods throughout the workday. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, and through virtual collaboration platforms. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation, code, diagrams, and detailed digital information on computer screens. 
• Frequent use of manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including computers, laptops, mobile devices, and other technology tools. 
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout an office environment to attend meetings or collaborate with team members. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally, including laptops, monitors, and other computer equipment. 
• Ability to maintain concentration and visual focus for extended periods while coding, troubleshooting, testing, and reviewing technical documentation. 
• Ability to travel occasionally, including walking through airports, client sites, or company facilities and transporting standard business equipment as needed. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role may operate in an office.
• Occasional travel may be required for project workshops, planning sessions, or deployments.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company’s needs evolve.