Position Details

Salary $86K – $198K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 4+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in a CS or Engineering field or 9+ years of experience

Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves developing AI and machine learning solutions, creating end-to-end applications, and modernizing client systems in a government or public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop AI applications
Create and maintain APIs
Implement end-to-end solutions
Ensure security and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes programming in Python, Rust, Go, Scala, Java, working with RESTful APIs, CI/CD pipelines, Linux systems, Docker, and AI solutions with a focus on security and compliance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level AI software engineer with 4+ years of experience in developing production applications using languages like Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java. They should have experience with AI solutions, APIs, and Linux systems, and hold a Secret clearance.

Must-Have Skills

4+ years of experience building production-grade applicationsExperience with RESTful APIsExperience with CI / CD toolsExperience working with Agentic AI solutionsExperience with Linux systemsSecret clearanceBachelor's degree in CS or Engineering or 9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Nice-to-Have Skills

AWS servicesLocalStackHypervisors (ESXi)AnsibleSIEMsFirewallsKubernetesTS/SCI clearanceSecurity+Linux+DevOps certifications

Tools & Platforms

GitLab CIJenkinsGitDockerPodmanAWSLocalStackESXi

Required Skills

PythonRustGoScalaJavaRESTful APIsCI/CDGitLab CIJenkinsGitLinuxDockerAgentic AICybersecuritySecure coding

Hard Skills

PythonPython programming languageRustGoScalaJavaRESTful APIsCI / CD toolsGitLab CIJenkinsGitAgentic AI solutionsLinuxDockerPodmanCybersecurity standardsSecure coding

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Certifications

Required

Security+

Preferred

Linux+DevOps related Certifications

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector

Job Function Developing AI and machine learning software for government clients

Role Subtype AI & Machine Learning

Tech Domains Python, Linux, Cybersecurity

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Secret

Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

AI Software EngineerPythonRustGoScalaJavaRESTful APIsCI / CDGitLab CIJenkinsGitLinuxDockerPodmanCybersecuritySecure codingAgentic AISecret clearanceGovernmentAI software engineerCI/CD

Deal Breakers

Lack of Secret clearance, Less than 4 years of experience, No experience with AI or APIs, No security clearance

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