Agentic Engineer/Software Developer

Edgesource Corporation; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Remote/Hybrid

Health benefits

401k match

Tuition support

Commuter benefits

Bonus programs

Career growth

Job summary

Edgesource Corporation is seeking a highly capable Mid-to-Senior Applications & Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and sustain modern software applications, cloud services, and mission-critical systems for national security missions. You will work across software, systems, cloud, DevOps, and AI-enabled automation to accelerate delivery and improve operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation of scalable architectures, AI-assisted workflows, and agentic

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or application development.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, PHP, or C#.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and service-based architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and modern software development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, APIs, microservices, and backend systems.
• Build scalable software using modern languages and frameworks.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.
• Participate in application modernization, refactoring, and debt reduction.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application and infrastructure layers.
• Analyze user requirements and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Design and integrate complex systems spanning cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Support system architecture development, interface definition, and documentation.
• Perform system validation, testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Design and implement AI-assisted workflows to improve productivity.
• Develop agentic solutions using LLM platforms and automation tools.
• Build AI-powered assistants for software development, data processing, and operations.
• Evaluate and integrate AI coding assistants, autonomous agents, and workflow automation technologies.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Troubleshooting

Agile collaboration

REST APIs

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/IS or related

Tools

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

Java

CI/CD

AWS/Azure

Docker

Job description

Company Overview

For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Mid-to-Senior Applications & Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and sustain modern software applications, cloud services, and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience building full-stack applications, automating operational workflows, integrating complex systems, and leveraging modern AI-powered development tools and agentic workflows to accelerate delivery.

This position requires an engineer who can operate across traditional boundaries between software engineering, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and AI-enabled automation. The successful candidate will help architect and implement scalable solutions while identifying opportunities to apply AI agents, automation frameworks, and intelligent workflows to improve operational efficiency and software delivery.

Responsibilities

Software & Application Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, APIs, microservices, and backend systems.

• Build scalable and maintainable software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing systems.

• Participate in application modernization, refactoring, and technical debt reduction initiatives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application and infrastructure layers.

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Analyze user requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.

• Design and integrate complex systems spanning cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

• Support system architecture development, interface definition, and technical documentation.

• Perform system validation, testing, and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams throughout the system lifecycle.

Agentic AI & Automation

• Design and implement AI-assisted workflows that improve engineering productivity and operational effectiveness.

• Develop agentic solutions using modern LLM platforms, orchestration frameworks, and automation tools.

• Build AI-powered assistants for software development, data processing, system operations, and business workflows.

• Evaluate and integrate AI coding assistants, autonomous agents, and workflow automation technologies.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive engineering and operational tasks using AI-enabled solutions.

DevOps & Cloud Engineering

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

• Support cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.

• Implement containerized solutions using Docker and related technologies.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational monitoring.

• Support application security, reliability, scalability, and observability initiatives.

Data & Integration Engineering

• Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.

• Support integration of structured and unstructured data sources.

• Develop automation for data movement, validation, and analytics workflows.

• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and AI/ML teams to support mission and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or application development.

• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, PHP, or C#.

• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and service-based architectures.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and modern software development practices.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience building or integrating AI-powered applications and agentic workflows.

• Experience with LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, or similar technologies.

• Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks, RAG architectures, vector databases, and workflow automation platforms.

• Experience with Databricks, data lakes, or large-scale analytics environments.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.

• Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence community, or regulated environments.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity, secure software development, or RMF principles.

• Experience supporting real-time, mission-critical, or operational systems.

Working at Edgesource

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

• Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401k Plan with Match

• Tuition & Professional Development Support

• Commuter Benefits

• Bonus & Employee Referral Programs

• Career Growth Opportunities

Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].