AI Software Engineer - 176832

Zachary Piper Solutions; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an AI Software Developer to modernize air traffic management systems via a hybrid cloud automation platform in the aviation and government tech sector. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, this role blends on-site and remote work, guiding design and development of real-time microservices within a critical mission environment.

You will contribute to AI-assisted development, collaborate across teams, and drive API, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions that support millions of

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based systems.
• Strong programming experience with Java, C++, Python in Linux environments.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools or AI-enabled systems.
• Experience in Agile environments (SAFe) and ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile sprint planning, technical execution, and delivery of software objectives.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications with modern practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, architects, DevSecOps and developers in SAFe.
• Develop and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and cloud-native services with CI/CD.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to accelerate coding, testing, and quality improvements.

Skills

4-8+ years experience

Microservices

Java

C++

Python

Linux

Agile / SAFe

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

APIs development

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS Cloud

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AI Software Developer to support a company focused on modernizing air traffic management systems through a hybrid cloud automation platform within the aviation and government technology sector. This position is hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. The AI Software Developer will lead the design, development, and modernization of microservices-based applications supporting mission-critical, real-time operational systems. This is an opportunity to help shape next-generation aviation technologies that impact millions of travelers while leveraging AI-assisted software development practices.

Responsibilities for the AI Software Developer include:

• Lead Agile sprint planning, technical execution, and delivery of software development objectives
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
• Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, architects, DevSecOps teams, and developers within a SAFe Agile environment
• Develop and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and cloud-native services while supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, refactoring, and software quality improvements

Required Qualifications for the AI Software Developer include:

• 4-8+ years of software development experience
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based systems
• Strong programming experience with Java, C++, Python, or similar object-oriented languages in Linux environments
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, AI/ML-enabled systems, automation platforms, or intelligent software solutions
• Experience working within Agile development environmentsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust investigation
• Bachelor's Degree

Compensation for the AI Software Developer includes:

• Salary Range: $90,000-150,000 **Depending on education level and years of experience** There are senior and mid level openings within this range.
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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