AI Development Engineer

About Valsoft

Valsoft Corporation acquires and develops vertical market software companies through a buy-and-hold strategy. Unlike traditional private equity, we don’t flip companies—we operate them for the long term.

Our decentralized model allows each business to maintain its entrepreneurial spirit while benefiting from shared expertise, technology, and best practices across our portfolio.

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is one of Valsoft Corporation’s operating groups, a global leader in acquiring and operating vertical market software companies. Fluent focuses on businesses serving specialized industries, where focus and expertise matter most.

We provide a permanent home for founders and their teams, ensuring their companies continue to thrive while gaining access to resources, technology, and operational playbooks that accelerate sustainable growth.

About the Role

TDO Software, a Valsoft/Fluent Software company, is seeking an AI Development Engineer to join our hybrid San Diego team. In this mid-level role, you will design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-based applications while leveraging AI-enhanced development tools. You will collaborate closely with designers, QA engineers, and product managers to deliver high-performance software solutions that improve dental practice operations and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using C#/.NET and Angular.
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, and Cosmos DB.
• Apply AI-powered development tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, Bolt) for code navigation, testing, documentation, and workflow automation.
• Manage Agile tasks, sprints, and epics using Jira or equivalent tools, collaborating cross-functionally in a Scrum environment.
• Maintain version control and CI/CD workflows via GitHub, including pull requests, branching, and deployments.

Who You Are

You are a mid-level software developer with 3–5 years of experience in C#/.NET and Angular, with a solid understanding of cloud-based architectures and modern development workflows. You enjoy leveraging AI tools to accelerate development, collaborating in Agile teams, and contributing to innovative healthcare technology solutions. You are motivated by meaningful impact and excited to work in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with C#/.NET and Angular.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture.
• Experience with GitHub workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices.
• Practical knowledge of AI-powered development tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, Bolt, or similar).
• Experience managing Agile projects in Jira, Azure DevOps, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Exposure to integrating AI/ML models via APIs or SDKs.
• Certifications in Azure, AI/ML, or Agile methodologies.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making.

What’s In It For You

• High Autonomy, High Impact: Operate independently and contribute to tools that directly improve patient care.
• Career Growth: Join a company that invests in your professional development through certifications, training, and mentorship.
• Culture of Learning: Work with cutting-edge AI and cloud tools in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Environment: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and improve dental practice management software.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Health coverage, retirement plans, and hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Events & Team-Building: Opportunities to connect and collaborate with a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

Join us and help scale companies the right way—without losing their entrepreneurial edge. At Valsoft and Fluent, you’ll have an impact from Day 1. 

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