Senior Prompt Engineer (AI-Driven Developer)
SCIENTEJob Description
Job Summary We are looking for a Prompt Engineer – AI-Assisted Software Engineering to work at the intersection of software development and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, and other LLM-driven systems to prompt, refine, supervise, and guide AI-generated software. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in generative AI and a passion for improving how engineering teams build software using AI. Mandatory Skill-set - Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a related discipline; - Prior professional experience in software engineering, application development, or a closely related technical role - Must have hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding and development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, or similar LLM-powered platforms; - Must have experience in full-stack software development, with the ability to review and validate AI-generated code across frontend, backend, APIs, and infrastructure; - Experience with modern development frameworks and programming languages such as React / Next.js, Node.js, Python, Go or equivalent modern technology stacks; - Solid understanding of cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture, including AWS, Azure, or GCP; - Practical experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub Actions; - Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL; - Working knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB; - Understanding of secure software development practices, application security, and common vulnerabilities; - Familiarity with LLM safety, prompt security, AI governance, and responsible AI practices; - Experience with software testing, debugging, observability, and production-quality engineering practices. Desired Skill-set - Experience with AI agents, agentic coding workflows, RAG, LLM APIs, or AI orchestration frameworks; - Experience integrating LLM capabilities into enterprise applications or developer platforms; - Knowledge of DevSecOps and AI-assisted security practices; - Experience establishing organizational prompt engineering standards, reusable AI workflows, or internal prompt libraries. Responsibilities - Design effective prompts, agent workflows, and AI-assisted development processes to generate accurate, maintainable, scalable, and secure code; - Evaluate, refine, and validate AI-generated code and technical outputs against software, security, and business requirements; - Architect and develop scalable, enterprise-grade applications using AI-assisted software engineering practices; - Build rapid prototypes using GenAI development tools and iteratively refine them toward production-ready solutions; - Integrate AI capabilities into existing software development, CI/CD, and DevOps workflows; - Conduct rigorous code reviews of both human-written and AI-generated code, ensuring quality, performance, security, and maintainability; - Establish and maintain prompt libraries, reusable workflows, coding patterns, and AI engineering best practices; - Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, software engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; - Mentor engineers and team members on effective prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, and responsible use of GenAI tools; - Experiment with emerging AI coding tools, models, frameworks, and agentic development approaches to identify opportunities for engineering productivity improvements; - Champion ethical, secure, and responsible AI usage throughout the software development lifecycle; - Establish appropriate validation, testing, and governance practices for AI-generated software. Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to apply@sciente.com at the earliest. When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the SCIENTE Group Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at SCIENTE’s website (https://www.sciente.com/privacy-policy). Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. EA Licence No. 07C5639