AI & Data Scientist II: Python, LLMs, DoD

jt4currentopeningscx3; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist II to design, develop, and deploy advanced software and data-driven solutions that support operational decision-making and mission objectives in a secure government environment. The role emphasizes Python software development, data architectures, SQL/NoSQL/Vector/Object databases, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) within enterprise systems.

You will collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams, implement secure AI-enabled workflows,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting relational (SQL), NoSQL, Vector, and Object database technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming for software development, automation, data engineering, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience integrating, deploying, or optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs) in production or research environments.
• Experience developing data visualization, reporting, or analytical dashboard solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise software applications.
• Working knowledge of software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, version control, and software development best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports and presenting analytical findings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to engineers, scientists, and project managers on complex software and analytical challenges.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business and technical requirements into software solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain scalable database architectures using SQL, NoSQL, Vector, and Object database technologies.
• Develop, integrate, optimize, and maintain Large Language Model (LLM) solutions within secure enterprise environments.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and AI-driven workflows using vector databases and modern AI frameworks.
• Build, deploy, and maintain custom data visualization and analytical dashboards that provide actionable operational insights.
• Develop efficient, maintainable Python applications and automation scripts for data processing, workflow automation, and system integration.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Plan, develop, and execute unit, integration, system, and regression testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Apply principles of computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, and engineering to analyze complex operational problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets; evaluate alternative approaches; and present findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation supporting software development, testing, deployment, and system sustainment.
• Support system maintenance, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

Data Architecture

SQL

NoSQL

Vector Databases

Object Databases

Large Language Models (LLMs)

REST APIs

FastAPI/Flask

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD/DevSecOps

Git

SSDLC

DoD / IC Environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Flask

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Git

Job description

JT4, LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist II to design, develop, and deploy advanced software and data-driven solutions that support operational decision-making and mission objectives in a secure government environment. The role emphasizes Python software development, data architectures, SQL/NoSQL/Vector/Object databases, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) within enterprise systems.

You will collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams, implement secure AI-enabled workflows,