Senior AI Agent & Workflow Integration Developer (Discovery & Architecture Phase)

Senior AI Agent & Workflow Integration Developer (Discovery & Architecture Phase) We are seeking a senior developer with strong experience in AI-powered conversational systems, workflow automation, API integrations, event-driven architectures, and backend system design. This engagement is focused on the discovery, architecture, and MVP technical design of a new conversational AI platform. Successful completion may lead to full implementation of the build. About the Project We are building a conversational AI platform that operates primarily through messaging channels and integrates: • AI assistants and agent workflows • External business systems • API and webhook-driven processes • Workflow automation • Human handover and escalation logic This is not a traditional website or mobile app project. We are specifically looking for someone who has experience designing and building messaging-first, AI-driven, API-connected systems. Initial Discovery & Architecture Deliverables The initial engagement will focus on: • Solution architecture • Workflow and system design • Integration strategy • Technical roadmap • Development effort estimates • Risk identification • MVP implementation plan The objective is to define the simplest, most scalable, and most maintainable approach before implementation begins. Required Skills • OpenAI / LLM integrations • AI Agent Development • Python • FastAPI • API Integration • Webhooks • Workflow Automation • Software Architecture & Design • Backend Systems Integration Highly Desirable • Messaging platform integrations • Respond.io experience • WhatsApp Business API experience • Human handover workflows • SaaS integrations • Event-driven architectures How We Like to Work • Clear communication • Practical problem-solving • Lean MVP thinking • Preference for simplicity over unnecessary complexity • Regular progress updates • Architecture decisions supported by clear reasoning We are not looking for someone to immediately build a large custom platform. We are looking for someone who can first help determine the right architecture and implementation approach. To Apply Please include: 1. Examples of AI-powered systems you have personally designed or built. 2. Examples of API and webhook integrations. 3. Experience with messaging platforms or conversational AI systems. 4. A brief description of the most complex AI-powered workflow or agent system you have designed. 5. Whether you personally perform architecture and implementation work or involve additional team members. 6. Your availability over the next 2–3 months. Full project details will be shared with shortlisted candidates under NDA.