Senior AI Software Developer Real-Time Microservices Hybrid

Zachary Piper Solutions; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior AI Software Developer to design, develop, and modernize real-time, mission-critical software in Gaithersburg, MD. The role emphasizes microservices, AI-assisted development, and technical leadership within Agile teams.

The position is hybrid in Gaithersburg with three days onsite weekly and requires the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. Key collaboration spans systems engineering, product owners, architects, and DevSecOps.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with microservices
• Hands-on design, development, and support of microservices-based apps
• Experience with Java, Python, C++ on Linux

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices for real-time systems
• Lead Agile sprint planning and set team objectives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Develop high-performance, testable software
• Integrate REST APIs, databases, messaging
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD integration
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, QA, and platform teams

Skills

Leadership

Agile/SAFe

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Java

Python

C++

Claude Code

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

Kafka

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

REST APIs

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior AI Software Developer to design, develop, and modernize real-time, mission-critical software in Gaithersburg, MD. The role emphasizes microservices, AI-assisted development, and technical leadership within Agile teams.

The position is hybrid in Gaithersburg with three days onsite weekly and requires the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. Key collaboration spans systems engineering, product owners, architects, and DevSecOps.