Prototype-Driven Frontend Engineer for AI & Data

Accrete, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Onsite Perks: Catering & Kitchen

Job summary

Accrete, Inc. is seeking a Frontend Engineer in Alexandria, VA to rapidly prototype and build lightweight applications that ingest data, integrate APIs, and leverage AI components.

You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and government customers to translate mission requirements into testable prototypes. You will work across data engineering, software development, and AI/automation areas to deliver measurable mission value and iterate based on user feedback, while operating in a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence or Lifestyle Polygraph.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience with C++, Python, Java, SQL, and any equivalent programming skills.
• Experience working with APIs and integrating multiple data sources.
• Experience rapidly developing software prototypes or proof-of-concepts.
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals.
• Ability to work across unfamiliar technologies and quickly learn new tools.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions in an ambiguous environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop functional software prototypes to demonstrate new concepts and capabilities.
• Translate ambiguous mission requirements into working technical solutions.
• Build proof-of-concepts that combine data, APIs, AI models, and software components.
• Develop lightweight applications, services, scripts, and interfaces to test new ideas.
• Iterate rapidly based on user feedback and technical findings.
• Evaluate prototype approaches and make recommendations for production implementation.
• Work across the technology stack as needed to get prototypes operational.
• Identify technical risks, limitations, and dependencies early in the development process.
• Maintain clear documentation of prototype architecture, functionality, and technical decisions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

3+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in CS/related

C++, Python, Java, SQL

APIs and data sources

Prototype development

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/CI-CD

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Job description

Accrete, Inc. is seeking a Frontend Engineer in Alexandria, VA to rapidly prototype and build lightweight applications that ingest data, integrate APIs, and leverage AI components.

You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and government customers to translate mission requirements into testable prototypes. You will work across data engineering, software development, and AI/automation areas to deliver measurable mission value and iterate based on user feedback, while operating in a