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PDS Inc
Software Engineer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$113,544 / year median in Minnesota
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Software Engineer
PDS Inc
- Rochester, Minnesota
CONTRACTOR
Updated 08/25/2026 Job Description Job SummaryRequired Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering Strong proficiency in:
- Python (required)
- APIs / microservices architecture
- Experience building:
- Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Distributed systems or event-driven architectures Hands-on experience with:
- AI/LLM integration and workflows
- Agent-based or orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, etc.)
- Strong understanding of:
- Observability (logging, tracing, monitoring)
- Data processing and transformation pipelines
Data & Platform Expertise:
- Experience integrating AI systems with enterprise data platforms
- Familiarity with:
- Streaming and batch processing frameworks
- Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
- Understanding of scalable architecture patterns for AI and analytics
Education:
Min. Associates Degree with 5+ years experienceCompensation:
$65-70 hourly DOE We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply- even if every box isnât checked for what you are looking for or what is required.