Mid-Level Software Developer: TS/SCI, AI & Cloud DevSecOps

Meridian Systematics; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meridian Systematics in Springfield, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to help design, build, and deploy mission-focused software and AI-driven features. You will contribute to cloud-native applications, build secure DevSecOps pipelines, and work with Generative AI alongside an active Agile Scrum team.

Responsibilities include AI & application development, cloud migrations with AWS/Kubernetes, code quality and security, and collaboration in sprints.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance and US citizenship.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (or 8+ years in IT in lieu of a degree).
• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, SE, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, microservices, Kubernetes/OpenShift, AWS, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical exposure to Generative AI tech (LLMs, RAG workflows), RESTful APIs, and data transformation/integration.
• Practical knowledge of DevSecOps scanning, dependency management, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• AI & Application Development: Build software applications, services, and APIs with Generative AI features and multi-stream data pipelines.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Assist with cloud migrations (AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes), package microservices using Docker/Helm, and deploy across networks.
• DevSecOps & Code Quality: Maintain repositories, implement branching strategies, write unit/integration tests, and support security practices.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, implement backlog items, help write user stories, and troubleshoot across cross-functional teams.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

5+ years software engineering

Python

Java

Scala

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

DevSecOps

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AWS

CI/CD

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Meridian Systematics in Springfield, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to help design, build, and deploy mission-focused software and AI-driven features. You will contribute to cloud-native applications, build secure DevSecOps pipelines, and work with Generative AI alongside an active Agile Scrum team.

Responsibilities include AI & application development, cloud migrations with AWS/Kubernetes, code quality and security, and collaboration in sprints.