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# AI Solution Engineer at Appnovation Technologies

- **Company:** Appnovation Technologies
- **Location:** San José, Costa Rica
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appnovation/jobs/8785809002

## Job description

## About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

## About the Role

Join forces with Appnovation to deliver high-impact results for one of our key strategic partners - a global leader in their field. This engagement offers a unique vantage point into a world-class organization with exceptional opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement

As a Senior AI Software Engineer, you'll transform business ideas into production-ready applications using cutting-edge AI design tools and modern full-stack frameworks. With a strong bias toward frontend development, you specialize in the critical early stages—from concept through pre-totype to prototype—where design systems meet AI-augmented development. You are a visionary technologist who sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and AI innovation. Your mission is to oversee the entire "concept-to-production" pipeline, ensuring our teams leverage cutting-edge AI tools to deliver enterprise-grade applications at unprecedented speeds.

While you maintain a deep technical foundation in full-stack development, your primary focus is strategic leadership: defining design system standards, optimizing AI-augmented workflows, and mentoring a high-performance team of developers and AI builders.

## Key Responsibilities

- Strategic AI Integration: Direct the adoption of AI design tools (v0.dev, bolt.new, Lovable) to compress the development lifecycle from weeks to days without sacrificing quality.
- Architecture & Standards: Define and enforce the technical standards for production-ready full-stack applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and accessibility across all projects.
- Design-Dev Synthesis: Lead the integration of Figma-based design systems with AI-driven development to create seamless, automated handoff processes.
- Operational Excellence: Manage a ticket-driven workflow in Jira, optimizing team velocity and ensuring technical documentation meets enterprise-level requirements.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a bridge between Strategy, Creative, and Technology departments to ensure AI-powered solutions meet complex business objectives.
- Backend & Data Strategy: Oversee the implementation of robust backend services (Supabase, SQL/NoSQL) and secure authentication frameworks (OAuth, JWT) across the portfolio.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using platforms like Supabase to support frontend functionality.
- Collaborate with UX Designers, AI Builders, and Innovation Leads throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualification

- 6–10+ years in full-stack development, with at least 3+ years in a management capacity. Bonus points if you have experience working in a startup or rapid prototyping environment.
- Proven track record of implementing AI design tools(such as v0.dev, bolt.new, Lovable, or similar platforms) and workflow automation (e.g., N8N) within a professional engineering team.
- Deep expertise in modern frameworks (React, Vue, Nuxt), TypeScript, and multiple backend languages including Python, PHP, and NodeJS.
- Expert-level knowledge of design systems, design tokens, and CSS frameworks (Tailwind) to ensure brand consistency at scale.
- Comprehensive understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), deployment workflows, and enterprise security patterns.
- Solid understanding of backend development, including API design (REST, GraphQL), server-side logic, and database management.
- Proficiency with authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT) and security best practices.
- Expert-level proficiency with Figma, including design system management and component libraries.
- A portfolio demonstrating not just individual code, but the leadership of complex, full-stack applications built using AI-augmented methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for innovation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What Appnovation Offers

- Challenging and rewarding work with real impact
- Growth opportunities for personal and professional development
- Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients
- Supportive work environment with access to company leaders
- Hybrid working model

Here are a few more reasons why you should apply:

- Work-life Balance
- Lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Health Benefits Package
- Mental Health Support
- Personal Days Off
- Fertility and Menopause Leave
- Fitness Allowance
- D,E&I Initiatives
- And much more...

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

## About Appnovation Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A global full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, AI, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services to build AI-powered digital solutions for high-compliance industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Arnold Leung

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Digital services, technology consulting, full-service digital agency, managed services.
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, mid-market, high-compliance industries (e.g., government, healthcare, financial services).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Inspiring Possibility” – the company aspires to become a world leader in advancing businesses through digital means, with a focus on being customer-first, experience-led, and innovation-driven.

## Products & Services
- **[Strategy & Consulting]**: Digital strategy, customer experience consulting, business transformation.
- **[AI & Data]**: AI-powered solutions, data and analytics, machine learning integrations.
- **[Experience & Design]**: UX/UI design, human-centered design, creative services.
- **[Engineering]**: Custom software development, platform engineering, full-stack development.
- **[Managed Services]**: Ongoing support, maintenance, and managed hosting; AI-powered managed services that transcend traditional maintenance.
- **[Nearshore Delivery]**: High-compliance, agile nearshore teams based in regions like Latin America and Asia-Pacific for cost-efficient scaling.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 400+ employees across 16 global offices
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: MACH Alliance member, Google Public Sector Partner (with Data and Analytics expertise badge), multiple award wins (MUSE Creative Awards, Webby Awards, Communicator Awards, Horizon Interactive Awards).
- **Growth Signals**: Opened new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023), expanded into São Paulo, Brazil (2021), acquired Wunderkraut Benelux (2016), and added new leadership appointments to global and regional teams (2022, 2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global presence with nearshore capabilities**: 16 offices worldwide and nearshore delivery options that provide regional proximity, speed, and cost-efficiency for high-compliance projects.
- **Full-stack, end-to-end partnership**: Strategy, design, engineering, and managed services under one roof – reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- **Deep expertise in high-compliance industries**: Focus on regulated sectors where security, compliance, and reliability are critical.
- **MACH Alliance membership**: Certifies a modern, composable, and API-first approach to digital architecture.
- **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as a Great Place to Work in multiple regions, with strong employee satisfaction and retention.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-first delivery**: Embedding AI across strategy, design, and delivery to unlock faster, smarter, and more human digital experiences.
- **Expanding nearshore footprint**: Scaling nearshore teams to serve North American and European clients with cost-effective, compliant solutions.
- **Growth in public sector**: Leveraging Google Public Sector partner status to win government and public-sector contracts.
- **Continuous talent development**: Investing in upskilling employees through Appno-Academy and learning initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-centric, inclusive, and innovative. The company states “our people are our top priority” and fosters a healthy, empowering environment. Nationalities represented span many countries, bringing diverse perspectives.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-flexible. Many roles are listed as remote, while some offices require in‑office presence. Typical time on-site is described as “None” on Built In, indicating strong remote flexibility.
- **Notable perks**:
  - **Wellness Allowance** – financial support for physical and mental health.
  - **Me Days** – extra paid time off dedicated to well-being.
  - **Maternity, Parental & Menopause Support** – comprehensive resources and financial assistance.
  - **Appno-Academy** – a specialized learning hub for upskilling, plus ongoing Learning & Development initiatives.
  - **Global collaboration** – work on international projects with leading global clients, gaining exposure to diverse industries and markets.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on modern tech stacks, AI integration, and agile delivery. Positions like Sr. Manager/Director AI Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer suggest a strong emphasis on innovation and technical leadership.

## Sources
1. [appnovation.com/careers](https://www.appnovation.com/careers)
2. [appnovation.com](https://www.appnovation.com/)
3. [appnovation.com/about-us](https://www.appnovation.com/about-us)
4. [builtin.com/company/appnovation](https://builtin.com/company/appnovation)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/appnovation](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appnovation)

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