AI Back End Developer (TS Clearance)

Relha LLC; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) division seeks an experienced back-end developer to design, build, and maintain core components powering Cyber AI solutions. You will work on REST and GraphQL APIs, ensure code quality, and integrate with cloud infrastructure across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of backend development with Node.js and Python, 2+ years in AI architecture, and 3+ years of cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-end development with Node.js and Python (Django, Flask).
• Containerized microservices deployed on Google Cloud Run.
• 2+ years of AI architecture experience with generative AI models (OpenAI, Vertex AI, Hugging Face).
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• 3+ years of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 3+ years of Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core portfolio components powering Cyber AI solutions.
• Create and support secure REST and GraphQL APIs for integration across platforms.
• Write clean, well-documented code; participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Integrate software components with cloud infrastructure and security tools.
• Contribute to framework development and evolution for Central Cyber Control and Active Cyber Defense.
• Collaborate with cloud admins, automation experts, and security engineers to deliver solutions.
• Stay up to date with new technologies; evaluate and implement best practices.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Node.js

Django/Flask

AI architecture

Cloud platforms

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Security+

Tools

Google Cloud Run

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Cloud Build

Git

JUnit

PyTest

Job description

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Work You’ll Do

Component Development: Design, build, and maintain core portfolio components that power our Cyber AI solutions.

API Development: Create and support secure, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration across platforms

Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented code and actively participate in code reviews to ensure quality standards.

Cloud Integration: Integrate software components with cloud infrastructure and security tools, enabling reliable and secure deployments.

Framework Enhancement: Contribute to the development and evolution of our Central Cyber Control and Active Cyber Defense frameworks.

Collaboration: Work closely with cloud administrators, automation experts, and security engineers to design, deliver, and maintain advanced solutions.

Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with new technologies, evaluating and implementing best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.

Technologies You’ll Work With

• APIs & Integration: REST, GraphQL; API development and integration
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, Git; automated deployment pipelines
• Testing & Quality: Familiarity with JUnit, PyTest, and code review best practices

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client’s technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be local to the DMV area and willing to work onsite up to five days a week
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• 3+ years of back-end development to include:
  • Back-end development using Node.js and Python (Django, Flask), including containerized microservices deployed on Google Cloud Run
• 2+ years of experience with AI Architecture to one of the following include:
  • Modular integration with generative AI models (OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Hugging Face)
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and frameworks, notably TensorFlow and PyTorch
• 3+ years of experience with Cloud to include:
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• 3+ years of experience with Python

Preferred:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $113,300 to $207,800.

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