Python Developer AI/GIS (TS/SCI, Onsite)

Black Cape; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Cape is seeking a Python Developer passionate about AI-enabled GIS to design, develop, and deploy scalable ML/AI features for our core product. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and data science, taking models from research to production in enterprise environments.

Requires active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain CI Poly; US citizenship or a security clearance is required. Onsite work in Bethesda, MD (3–5 days/week) in a SCIF.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 1.5+ years of professional experience.
• Proficient with Python programming language
• Proficient with PostgreSQL or similar database solution
• Experience with Docker-based development and containerization
• Aptitude for learning new technologies, tools, and processes, with a proven history of picking up new skills as project needs evolve
• Experience working in and willingness to work in classified government environments.
• Experience developing on MacOS, Windows, and Linux

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for enterprise GIS products.
• Collaborate with software engineering and data science teams to operationalize models.
• Contribute to scalable, production-ready deployment pipelines.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

Docker

Cross-platform development

Security clearance experience

Learning agility

Experience in classified environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitLab

Elasticsearch

REST/GraphQL APIs

Pydantic

DeepEval

Kubernetes/OpenShift

GitLab CI

RedHat/Linux

Job description

Black Cape is seeking a Python Developer passionate about AI-enabled GIS to design, develop, and deploy scalable ML/AI features for our core product. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and data science, taking models from research to production in enterprise environments.

Requires active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain CI Poly; US citizenship or a security clearance is required. Onsite work in Bethesda, MD (3–5 days/week) in a SCIF.