Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Descripción de la vacante

IronEagleX is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain components of our AI analytics stack in Crystal City, VA. You will lead development of AI-enabled web applications, APIs, and data interfaces, translating ML concepts into reliable software for mission outcomes.

You will work with Streamlit, React, FastAPI, and relational databases, implement CI/CD with Docker, and collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end solutions while adhering to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Onsite work in Crystal City, VA; travel possible.
• Public US citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop clean, maintainable Python code.
• Lead the design and implementation of AI-enabled web apps and analytics.
• Integrate AI capabilities including prompting and RAG into applications.
• Design and develop FastAPI-based APIs for system communication.
• Build user interfaces for AI, data and analytics end users.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based deployments.
• Work with PostgreSQL and MySQL for data integrity and performance.
• Use Git for version control and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Contribute to all stages of the SDLC from concept to sustainment.

Conocimientos

Python

AI apps

Streamlit

React

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Full stack

Educación

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

Herramientas

FastAPI

Streamlit

React

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Descripción del empleo

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

IronEagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

IronEagleX is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer to support our AI team in Crystal City, VA. This role will design, deploy, and sustain critical components of our AI analytics stack, including analytic frontends, production APIs, interfaces between AI workflow components, and the underlying data layer.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be a core member of the AI team responsible for prototyping, building, and delivering critical data analytics capabilities. You will help translate emerging AI and machine learning concepts into reliable, user-focused software solutions that support mission outcomes.

JOB DUTIES

• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of AI-enabled web applications and analytics using Streamlit, React, or similar technologies.
• Integrate modern AI and large language model capabilities into applications and workflows, including prompting, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and related patterns.
• Design, develop, and integrate APIs, including FastAPI-based services, to enable seamless communication between systems.
• Build and maintain user interfaces that make complex AI, data, and analytics capabilities accessible to end users.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments using tools such as Docker to support repeatable builds and reliable releases.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL to ensure data integrity, performance, and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain version control using Git to streamline collaboration and code management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, develop, test, and deliver new features.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design through testing, deployment, and sustainment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.
• Experience building AI-enabled web applications, analytic dashboards, or user workflows using Streamlit or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, containerization, RESTful APIs, and user interface development.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend solutions using Python frameworks.
• Familiarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proficiency with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with full stack development and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience developing modern front-end applications using React.
• Hands-on experience designing or developing LLM-powered agentic workflows that use tool calling, structured outputs, task planning, and multi-step execution.
• Familiarity with component-based UI development, state management, and reusable front-end design patterns.
• Experience integrating React-based frontends with RESTful APIs or Python-based backend services.
• Experience supporting AI, machine learning, data analytics, or mission-focused software applications.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development, DevSecOps practices, or secure software delivery environments.
• Experience implementing reliable AI workflows with validation, error handling, retries, logging, and fallback strategies.
• Understanding of MLOps concepts, including model registry/versioning, reproducible environments, and CI/CD for ML-enabled systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current TS/SCI Clearance with active or ability to obtain CI Polygraph required.
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Role requirements: Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with optional CONUS travel.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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