Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Position Summary

Software Engineering & Architecture

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure enterprise software, APIs, and microservices.
• Design secure, cloud-native software architectures and contribute to architecture decisions across the stack.
• Support deployment through containers and CI/CD, and modernize legacy systems through automation and cloud-enabled technologies.
• Apply engineering best practices including source control, automated testing, code review, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with secure software development standards and Government cybersecurity requirements.
• Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational sustainment of production systems.

AI & Intelligent Automation

• Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities including generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows into production systems, with secure integration into approved AI platforms.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering velocity and code quality.
• Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies and drive their practical adoption.

Impact & Collaboration

• Translate complex operational requirements into production-ready software, working directly with analysts and stakeholders.
• Build forecasting, modeling, and decision-support tools that turn data into operational insight.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and help shape engineering standards across the team.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 15 years of directly related professional experience.
• Significant professional experience in software engineering, application development, systems engineering, automation, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript, with recent hands-on experience developing production software.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise software applications and services.
• Experience developing APIs, distributed systems, microservices, or service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with software architecture, object-oriented design, and software development lifecycle best practices.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including containerized or cloud-native applications.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems and developing mission-focused software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, or AI-enabled application development.
• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks, orchestration platforms, and intelligent automation solutions.
• Experience developing mission applications that incorporate analytics, forecasting, optimization, or decision-support capabilities.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000 annually.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources