Senior Applications Developer / ML Engineer

Horizon Industries, Limited; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Industries, Limited is seeking a Senior Applications Developer / ML Engineer for a remote role supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The role involves building scalable software applications and applying cutting-edge development practices for secure AI/ML initiatives. Candidates should have significant experience in enterprise software development and knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance + Certification Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development.
• Familiarity with BPMN and low-code platforms (e.g., Appian, Nintex, Salesforce).
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIG, RMF, NIST 800-53).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable software applications using traditional and low-code/no-code tools.
• Translate business requirements into secure, enterprise-ready solutions.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, APIs, and automation logic.

Skills

AWS SageMaker

Docker

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

BPMN

Agile SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Applications Developer / ML Engineer

Remote

Senior Applications Developer / ML Engineer

Location: Remote
Client: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – DAAS AI/ML Program
Clearance: IT-II (NACLC)
Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000

Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. Founded in 1996, Horizon has evolved into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle IT and consulting support across the public and private sectors.

We pride ourselves on a diverse, growth-minded culture rooted in employee success and mission impact.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking aSenior Applications Developer / ML Engineer to join a high-impact, full-time remote role supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its secure AI/ML initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge development and DevSecOps practices in a mission-critical environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Build scalable software applications using both traditional and low-code/no-code tools

Translate business requirements into secure, enterprise-ready solutions

Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, APIs, and automation logic

Create and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Docker, and Terraform

Apply cybersecurity frameworks including STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-53

Implement business automation logic using Appian, Nintex, or Salesforce BPMN tools

Monitor model performance and support model lifecycle in production

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Science, Security, Business Analysts)

What we’d like to see on your resume:

5+ years of experience in enterprise software development

Strong skills in AWS SageMaker, Docker, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD

Familiarity with BPMN and low-code platforms (Appian, Nintex, Salesforce)

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and .NET-based environments

Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIG, RMF, NIST 800-53)

Agile or hybrid SDLC experience

Experience deploying and integrating machine learning models into production environments

Bonus if you have:

Prior DoD or GovCloud experience

Experience with SonarQube, Kubernetes, or microservices

MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 (or willingness to earn within 6 months)

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance

Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority

Why you’ll love working at Horizon:

Remote-first flexibility

401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance + Certification Support

Growth-driven, employee-first company culture

Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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