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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M.
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Senior Software Engineer About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M.
The Team We are seeking a
Senior Software Engineer with a strong hands-on background in software development. You will be coding daily, so a deep passion for building new systems and solving complex technical problems is essential.
In this role, youll take the lead on designing and building cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure. Youll work extensively with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and agent-based systems, where autonomous software agents collaborate to complete tasks.
How You Will Contribute - Write clean, maintainable code in C#, Typescript, or Python.
- Design and implement cloud-native, agent-based systems from the ground up.
- Leverage Azure-native services such as Azure Functions, Durable Functions, Event Grid, and API Management.
- Develop monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Rapidly prototype and experiment with new SDKs, APIs, and services to support dynamic AI and agentic workflows.
- Build scalable, performant, and maintainable cloud applications and services.
- Make architectural and design decisions that influence long-term system direction.
- Integrate applications with APIs, databases, and machine learning or analytics tools.
- Design and build serverless and event-driven architectures that scale with usage.
- Advocate and follow best practices in software engineering, including unit testing, design patterns, and system observability.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor peers to uphold high technical standards.
Qualifications - 710+ years of professional software development experience in backend or full-stack roles.
- This is a 100% hands-on coding role.
- Strong coding proficiency in one of the programming languages: C#, Java, or Python.
- Hands-on experience with Azure SDKs, Azure Cognitive Services, or equivalent cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing scalable microservices and distributed systems, including experience modernizing legacy systems or leading greenfield development initiatives.
- Experience with AI/ML technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and building ML pipelines.
- Practical knowledge of autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, AI orchestration frameworks, and tools such as LangChain, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel for building intelligent, collaborative software agents.
- Solid understanding of serverless architecture and orchestration tools (e.g., state machines, event-driven systems).
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies.
- Comfort working in agile, fast-paced, and iterative development environments.
- Understanding of cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization best practices.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Nice to Have - Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and building custom copilots using generative AI.
- Experience fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, or streaming technologies.
- Experience building developer tools or platforms.
- Familiarity with data lakes, data mesh, or real-time data processing tools such as Apache Beam or Apache Spark.
Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each persons unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&Ms benefits programs.
The hourly rate is $70-80 per hour.
Inclusive Diversity
A&Ms entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&Ms core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsals practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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