AI-Powered Back End Developer (TS Clearance)

PowerToFly; Maryland; On-site; USD 113,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's Government & Public Services GPS team seeks a backend-focused developer to design, build, and maintain core components powering Cyber AI solutions. The role emphasizes secure REST/GraphQL APIs and cloud integration.

Collaborate with cloud admins, automation, and security engineers; work with Google Cloud Run, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tools. Required: Top-Secret clearance, 3+ years in backend, 2+ years AI architecture, 3+ years cloud, 3+ years JavaScript and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Must be local to the DMV area and onsite up to five days a week.
• Ability to travel 25% on average.
• 3+ years of back-end development (Node.js, Python with Django/Flask) including containerized microservices on Google Cloud Run.
• 2+ years of AI Architecture experience (generative AI integrations or ML concepts).
• 3+ years of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 3+ years of JavaScript experience.
• 3+ years of Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core portfolio components powering Cyber AI solutions.
• Create and support secure, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Integrate software components with cloud infrastructure and security tools.
• Contribute to development of Cyber Control and Active Cyber Defense frameworks.
• Collaborate with cloud admins, automation experts, and security engineers.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Backend development

AI Architecture

Cloud platforms

JavaScript

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Cloud Run

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

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

• Backend Languages: Python, Java, Go
• APIs & Integration: REST, GraphQL; API development and integration
• Cloud & IaC: Google Cloud (BigQuery), Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Kubernetes
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, Git; automated deployment pipelines
• Testing & Quality: Familiarity with JUnit, PyTest, and code review best practices
• Development Methodologies: Agile processes, DevOps culture

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

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance
• 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 JavaScript
• 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.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html