Senior AI Software Developer - 176490

Piper Companies; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Full benefits

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer for a government project in Gaithersburg, MD. The role blends independent design with collaboration across systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams.

The position is hybrid—3 days onsite and 2 days remote—requiring 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 6+ years. You will lead microservices development, drive Agile practices, and address technical decisions in a secure government environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux-based system).
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code).
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile sprint planning with clear deliverables and objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and remove roadblocks for the team.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Participate in sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Translate requirements into working software with systems engineering teams.
• Develop clean, testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Contribute to system design discussions and tech decisions.
• Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
• Implement modern automated testing strategies (unit, integration, contract, end-to-end).

Skills

Microservices

Programming languages

AI/ML experience

Agile environments

APIs & distributed systems

Public Trust eligibility

Background investigations

Education

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

Master's degree with 6+ years experience

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Senior AI Software Developer to join our government customer located in Gaithersburg, MD. The Senior AI Software Developer will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.

Responsibilities of the Senior AI Software Developer include:

• Lead Agile sprint planning ensuring alignment of team priorities, clear deliverables, and successful execution of project objectives
• Mentor and guide team members by providing technical leadership, sharing best practices, removing roadblocks, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile/SAFe environment
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with systems engineering and program teams to translate requirements into working software solutions
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making
• Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
• Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing

Core Qualifications for the Senior AI Software Developer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux-based system)
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms.
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer

Compensation for the Senior AI Software Developer include:

• $150,000-$180,000 **depending on experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

Keywords: AI developer, software developer, AI software developer, hybrid, product delivery, systems engineering, DevSecOps, technical decision-making, Scaled Agile Framework, Computer Science, Engineering, automation frameworks, automation, Agile environments, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines

This job opens for applications on 10/14/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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