What you'll do as a Software Engineer - Business Operations at Akuna:

This role is the primary ongoing development resource for Business Operations technology, primarily supporting Procurement, Finance, and Human Resources. The current priority is a data infrastructure project that consolidates cost data from several internal systems into a unified cost-attribution framework, but the role is not scoped to that project alone - it will take on a broadening range of development work across these functions over time. A defining requirement of this role is applying AI capabilities - through native AI features in existing tools, API integrations, and protocols such as MCP (Model Context Protocol) - to improve data workflows, reporting, and operational processes across these functions. In this role, you will:

• Lead the development efforts for our FP&A Cost Attribution Project
  • Serve as lead developer for the development of a bitemporal PostgreSQL database that enables traceable cost allocation, with a schema designed to become more granular as business requirements evolve
  • Build and maintain integrations pulling data from Jira, NetSuite, Device42, and Bitbucket, among other data sources, to support cost attribution logic
  • Support the project toward its Q1 2027 deployment target, including schema documentation and handoff materials, and maintain the system once in production
• Lead engineering efforts in support of our Business Operations teams
• Work with the Procurement team to rebuild the current quote order management systems
• Support Finance and HR operations by building data pipelines, automating reports, and integrating systems as needs arise
• Act as a general-purpose development resource across these functions, prioritizing work in coordination with the Director of Operations
• Identify and implement native AI features within tools already in use by Procurement, Finance, HR, Compliance, and Risk, such as AI capabilities embedded in NetSuite, Jira, Confluence, or other platforms
• Build custom integrations using APIs, MCP, or comparable protocols to connect large language models to internal systems and workflows
• Evaluate current manual processes across these functions and propose and implement AI-assisted or automated alternatives
• Work with the Security team to maintain security best practices and appropriate data-handling controls when integrating AI tooling with internal or vendor systems

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional software development experience (minimum 3-5 years), with demonstrated ability to work as a sole or lead developer on cross-functional projects
• Strong proficiency in a backend language commonly used for data integration and automation work, such as Python
• Strong SQL skills and relational database design experience; direct experience with PostgreSQL is preferred
• Demonstrated experience building and consuming REST APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data transformation across systems that were not designed to work together
• Direct experience integrating with at least several of the following, or clearly transferable equivalents: Jira/JSM (API/scripting), NetSuite (SuiteScript/SuiteTalk or equivalent), Atlassian Bitbucket/Git, and CMDB-type tools such as Device42
• Hands-on experience integrating LLM/AI APIs, such as Anthropic or OpenAI, into applications or workflows, including prompt construction and handling structured and unstructured outputs
• Version control proficiency with Git and comfort working in a Bitbucket-based environment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders in Finance, Procurement, and HR
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities across multiple business functions, and operate with minimal direct technical oversight
• Prior experience in financial services, trading, or a similarly data- and compliance-sensitive industry
• Experience with cost allocation, chargeback, or FinOps-style frameworks
• Experience building internal tools or dashboards for non-technical business users
• Exposure to procurement or vendor management systems
• The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.