Lead AI Software Engineer - Real-Time Microservices

Piper Companies; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead AI Software Developer for a hybrid role in Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. You will lead design and modernization of microservices, APIs, and AI-augmented development for real-time transportation systems.

Requirements include 4+ years in enterprise software, Java/Python/C++, and a Public Trust clearance; salary range is $87,100-$157,450 with full benefits. This role supports national air traffic operations and cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise software and microservices.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ within Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, software architecture, Agile/SAFe, and system integration.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications in a large-scale Agile/SAFe environment.
• Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, product owners, and DevSecOps teams to deliver mission-critical software solutions.
• Integrate applications with databases, messaging platforms, APIs, and distributed system components.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development practices.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and improve development workflows.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Linux

Distributed systems

APIs

Agile methodologies

SAFe

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

GIT

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead AI Software Developer for a hybrid role in Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. You will lead design and modernization of microservices, APIs, and AI-augmented development for real-time transportation systems.

Requirements include 4+ years in enterprise software, Java/Python/C++, and a Public Trust clearance; salary range is $87,100-$157,450 with full benefits. This role supports national air traffic operations and cloud-native architectures.