Senior AI Backend Engineer – Remote (GovCloud)

HII; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a senior AI Back-End Developer to build secure, scalable Python backend services and APIs supporting an AI-enabled enterprise application for the DSCA program. The role connects front-end, enterprise systems, databases, and AI/RAG capabilities within an AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environment, with a fully remote arrangement and East Coast core hours.

The ideal candidate will design secure API contracts, implement business logic, and collaborate across teams including

Qualifications

• Proven Python backend development experience.
• Experience building REST APIs with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud and DoD-like security standards.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and data modeling.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python backend services and APIs.
• Design secure API contracts with authentication and versioning.
• Integrate with AI/RAG services and AWS Bedrock.
• Ensure Zero Trust security and DoW/DoD ICAM compliance.
• Collaborate with front-end, AI/ML, and cybersecurity teams.
• Support CI/CD, containerized delivery, and monitoring.

Skills

Python backend development

RESTful APIs

Security-focused design

DevSecOps practices

AWS GovCloud experience

Team collaboration

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Boto3

Amazon Bedrock

PostgreSQL

React/TypeScript

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a senior AI Back-End Developer to build secure, scalable Python backend services and APIs supporting an AI-enabled enterprise application for the DSCA program. The role connects front-end, enterprise systems, databases, and AI/RAG capabilities within an AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environment, with a fully remote arrangement and East Coast core hours.

The ideal candidate will design secure API contracts, implement business logic, and collaborate across teams including