Software Developer-AI Workflows

Title: Software Developer-AI Workflows

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven workflows and automation pipelines
• Rapidly prototype new capabilities based on emerging user requirements and mission needs
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and related AI/ML components into operational systems
• Build scalable, modular, and secure APIs and services using Python (FastAPI) and Node.js
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and other developers to transition prototypes into production applications
• Develop and maintain documentation, version control, and CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize performance in secure environments
• Operate in a classified development environment (SCIF) and adhere to security and data handling protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science and 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in AI/ML workflow or related areas
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, including API and data processing frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Node.js, JavaScript, and modern asynchronous service design.
• Experience integrating Large Language Models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, etc.) and building AI-enhanced applications
• Familiarity with AI/ML software stacks, including model orchestration, vector databases, and inference frameworks
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and mission-focused environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience developing or deploying applications in air-gapped or high-side environments
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based architectures
• Knowledge of data governance, Zero Trust, or secure integration patterns in federal systems
• Prior experience supporting defense, intelligence, or national security missions
• Current Sec + certification
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph