Software Engineer 1, Full-Stack

Cook Group

. Define and document software solutions as part of project teams .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBloomington • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-first development workflows, including the use of coding agents and harnesses, while applying test-first development and Agile practices. Proficient in both frontend and backend development, with strong skills in Python, Node.js, and REST API design, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and data privacy regulations.

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AI Coding AgentsPython DevelopmentREST API DesignAgile PracticesFrontend Development with TypeScript and React

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Hard Skills

PythonNode.jsTypeScriptREST API DesignPostgreSQLSQLiteTest-First DevelopmentDependency ManagementData HygieneGraph RAG

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborative WorkIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

DockerPodmanGitHub ActionsTerraformKubernetesFigmaLiveKitWebRTCAzureOIDC/SSO

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

AI DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesFERPA ComplianceData PrivacySoftware Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudD3.jsDockerJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsPostgresPythonReactRustSQLiteTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and document software solutions as part of project teams
Contribute through all stages of software development while meeting architectural standards and documented requirements
Use AI-first development workflows with coding agents and harnesses
Review and verify AI-generated code, agent loops, and software factory pipelines; run tests and check real behavior before merging
Work within an agentic software development lifecycle
Apply test-first development, CI/CD, SOLID, Agile practices, and sound design principles
Build and maintain frontend features for LoopTech AI web applications, including course authoring, guided conversations, onboarding, and interactive visualizations
Implement accessible, responsive interfaces from Figma designs and prototypes
Validate functionality across browsers and devices; troubleshoot integrations and fix bugs
Design and extend REST APIs and backend services in Python, Node.js, and Rust
Design, migrate, and maintain PostgreSQL, pgvector, SQLite, and object storage systems
Develop document ingestion, embedding, indexing, vector search, graph RAG, semantic graph, transcription, and summarization pipelines
Integrate hosted and self-hosted LLMs and real-time voice services for Socratic sessions
Implement authentication, authorization, OIDC/SSO, Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access, and session management
Support FERPA-aligned data handling, privacy-safe audit trails, data classification, and account/role separation
Follow AI-tool permissions and product safety rules for sensitive student content
Contribute to Docker/Podman, Terraform, Kubernetes/Helm, GitHub Actions, and Azure/customer-cloud release engineering
Maintain solution documentation and software systems
Assist operational teams with service continuity
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with the Software Engineering community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience of a kind and amount that provides a comparable background
Git and GitHub familiarity and hygiene, including pull requests, code review, and GitHub Actions CI
18+ months of daily use of AI coding agents and harnesses, with familiarity with agent loops and software factory pipelines, and demonstrable work or portfolio
Ability to read AI research and white papers with high comprehension
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or graph RAG
Experience building production web applications with TypeScript and React (1+ years, or equivalent projects)
Dependency management best practices
Strong skills in Python, Node.js (TypeScript) and Rust, with REST API design experience
Working experience with PostgreSQL and SQLite, including schema migrations
Docker or Podman basics
Test-first development
Data hygiene, including safe handling of secrets and data
Ability to work across frontend and backend within the same feature and communicate trade-offs clearly
Ability to implement UX/UI designs faithfully
Experience working in an Agile team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication of technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
Fluency in Artificial Intelligence and data concepts
Strict adherence to safety requirements
Regular and punctual attendance
Preferred: experience with D3.js, Playwright, accessibility testing, LiveKit/WebRTC/WebSockets, FERPA or HIPAA, Kubernetes/Helm, OIDC/SSO, Microsoft Entra ID, regulated environments, LLM conversational products, self-hosted/open-weight models, Go, mobile/desktop development, Azure, Terraform, model fine-tuning, calibrated decision models, background workers/pipelines, self-hosted Git/CI, security scanning, semantic-version release workflows, and observability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity employer
Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law