Senior-Level Full Stack Software Engineer - AI ML Model Development, ML Operations and Applied [...]

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC); Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology firm as a Senior-Level Full Stack Software Engineer, specializing in AI and ML. This exciting role involves designing and developing innovative software solutions that drive national security initiatives. You'll work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with talented professionals to create cutting-edge AI applications. With a focus on Agile methodologies, you'll lead projects that shape the future of defense technology. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays

401k Fully Vested with Match

Tuition Assistance Program

Annual Health and Wellness Allowance

Career Development Funds

Volunteer Time Off

Charitable Match

Paid Parental Leave

Referral Program

LOV Awards

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI and ML.
• Strong background in Agile methodologies and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for AI capabilities and maintain existing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable AI solutions.

Skills

Top Secret Security Clearance

React

Vue

Node.js

Spring

Spring Boot

Django

Flask

Agile Methodologies

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Microservices Architecture

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CI/CD Tooling

SQLAlchemy

Job description

Senior-Level Full Stack Software Engineer - AI ML Model Development, ML Operations and Applied Data Science

ABSC is seeking a Senior-Level Full Stack Software Engineer - AI ML Model Development, ML Operations and Applied Data Science to support the CDAO. From machine learning software development to program and project management, the CDAO is looking for world-class talent driven to tackle tough challenges at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge AI technology. Work is hybrid, some work to be performed on-site in Northern Virginia. Top Secret security clearance is required.

The CDAO is the lead for all AI work within Department of Defense (DoD) and is responsible for transforming the department. The CDAO is responsible for strengthening and integrating data, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions in the DoD. The CDAO is building a strong foundation for data, analytic, and AI-enabled capabilities to be developed and fielded at scale.

Major Duties/Tasks:

• Designs and develops software requirements for multiple Artificial Intelligence based support capabilities including the software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries.
• Develops front end and backend of software prototypes, components, and tooling that can be leveraged to speed prototyping process.
• Maintains and guides the development of common libraries and tools used by multiple teams.
• Maintains the existing code base of in-production applications, performing bug fixes, updates of code and component libraries to meet security and performance needs as required, and capability enhancements as planned in the sprint schedule.
• Works closely with clients and requirements owners to build out product lines.
• Develops plans, road maps, software design strategies. Analyze and decomposes activities and requirements to software designs that are allocated across systems components/sub-components.
• Aids in formulating a strategy on how to achieve rapid prototyping of AI capabilities, including Generative AI.
• Works with data scientists, UX designers, cognitive scientists, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound software designs that form the basis of scalable AI solutions.
• Documents requirements and specifications and reviews documentation provided by other teams and vendors.
• Optimizes software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics.
• Stays informed on latest AI system and software architectures and trends from design patterns to DevSecOps and systems architecture patterns.
• Captures, develops, and reports reference architectures and documenting compliance standards.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7-10 years experience, or a Masters Degree plus 5 years of experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Possess a minimum of an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Experience with front end frameworks like React or Vue. Experience with backend runtimes and frameworks like Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies, tools, and providing leadership to other developers operating within an Agile framework.
• DevSecOps experience including the use of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Tooling (Git runners, code scanning tools).
• Experience with containerization and use of Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Object Relational Modeling persistence frameworks (e.g. SQLAlchemy), and with PostgreSQL.
• Well versed in modern software architectures like micro-services as well as front-end frameworks.
• Strong communications skills: you will be required to proactively engage fellow CDAO members both inside and outside of your team.
• Ability to synthesize requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and facilitate engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.
• DoDD 8140 IAT Level III is preferred.

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays.
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match.
• Tuition Assistance Program – Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans.
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us.
• Career Development – 5,250 Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training.
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice.
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches up to $250 of an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity.
• Paid Parental Leave – Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay.
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program.

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you!

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ABSC Human Resources at 703-437-3000 or [e-mail].