AI Microservices Engineer for Real-Time Hybrid Cloud

Leidos; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an AI Software Developer in Reston, VA to build microservices powering a hybrid-cloud, AI-driven Travel & Customs Orchestration Platform. You will design software solutions, collaborate with DevSecOps and QA, and deliver real-time data integrations across border and aviation security workflows.

The role emphasizes developing Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure capabilities, applying AI tools, and ensuring system reliability while supporting government programs and a public trust

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 5 years related experience OR Master’s with 2 years of related experience.
• 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust; U.S. citizenship is required.
• 1 year software development experience supporting a related industry border/aviation customer (TSA, CBP/ICE, eu-LISA, Frontex, airport operators, airlines).
• Hands-on experience with microservices and at least one modern language (Java, Python, C++).
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and/or AI/ML-enabled systems.
• Experience enhancing and maintaining existing software systems while preserving operational stability.
• Ability to navigate large, complex distributed systems and translate them into higher-level architecture.
• Agile experience; understanding of APIs and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices supporting the platform’s Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure model.
• Integrate real-time data feeds (ATC, manifests, border processing, detection/security, kiosks, e-Gates) and contribute to the AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace.
• Deliver features like dynamic staffing allocation, lane management, passenger routing, and predictive maintenance.
• Work in an Agile/SAFe team with systems engineering, DevSecOps, and QA.
• Write clean, tested code and use AI-assisted tools to speed development and improve quality.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement to reduce wait times and increase throughput.
• Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing.

Skills

Microservices

Java/Python/C++

AI/ML-enabled systems

APIs & distributed systems

Agile experience

Public Trust eligibility

Education

BS/BA degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kafka/event streaming

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

Leidos seeks an AI Software Developer in Reston, VA to build microservices powering a hybrid-cloud, AI-driven Travel & Customs Orchestration Platform. You will design software solutions, collaborate with DevSecOps and QA, and deliver real-time data integrations across border and aviation security workflows.

The role emphasizes developing Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure capabilities, applying AI tools, and ensuring system reliability while supporting government programs and a public trust