Senior Software Engineer

iO Associates; Herndon (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

iO Associates is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a client in the AI and Defence sector. You will design and deploy core platform components for multimodal data fusion across cloud, on‑premises, edge, and air‑gapped environments.

You will help lead architectural decisions, ensure security and data integrity, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. A minimum of 7 years of production‑grade software experience and strong Python skills are required.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of designing and delivering production-grade software systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and handling multiple data modalities.
• Background in system architecture with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and deployment across varied infra.
• Experience with agent frameworks and AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Claude Code/Codex/Cursor).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, build, and operation of major platform components with the Chief Architect.
• Develop distributed systems to ingest, transform, and serve multimodal data.
• Contribute to agent frameworks and integrate architectures with new innovations.
• Define deployment strategies for cloud, on‑premises, edge, and air‑gapped contexts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardise complex data solutions.
• Ensure security, access control, and data integrity in partnership with security teams.
• Influence architectural decisions and engineering standards across the organisation.

Conocimientos

Python

Distributed systems

System architecture

Security practices

Cross-functional communication

AI/Agent frameworks

Cloud & edge deployment

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Claude Code

Codex

Cursor

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join Our Client's innovative team within the AI and Defence technology industry. Renowned for developing cutting-edge AI systems aimed at supporting Defence, Security, and Resilience sectors, Our Client is recognized for its pioneering approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to fostering growth and technological excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to contribute to significant advancements in sovereign AI capabilities, shaping the future of national security and strategic decision-making.

This critical role has been created to further develop and optimise Our Client's multimodal data fusion platform, a cornerstone of their operational intelligence solutions. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will be instrumental in designing and deploying core platform components that handle complex data integration, transformation, and representation across various environments-from cloud to edge to air-gapped systems. Your work will directly influence the technical evolution of systems that deliver impactful real-world outcomes. U.S. Citizenship is required

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, build, and operation of major platform components in close collaboration with the Chief Architect.
• Developing distributed systems capable of ingesting, transforming, and serving diverse multimodal data.
• Contributing to the development of agent frameworks and integrating existing architectures with emerging innovations.
• Defining deployment strategies suitable for cloud, on-premises, edge, and air-gapped contexts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create standardised solutions addressing complex data challenges.
• Ensuring system security, access control, and data integrity standards are adhered to in partnership with security stakeholders.
• Influencing architectural decisions and engineering standards across the organisation.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in designing and delivering scalable, production-grade software systems.
• Proficiency in Python, with practical experience in handling multiple data modalities.
• Strong background in system architecture, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and deployment across diverse infrastructure environments.
• Recent practical experience working with agent frameworks and AI-assisted development workflows, including tools like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor.
• Robust understanding of API design, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-disciplinary audiences.

Desirable skills that would enhance your application include:

• Experience with computational linguistics, graph technology, or knowledge representation.
• Familiarity with security standards specific to defence or government settings.
• Exposure to deployment at the edge or within air-gapped environments.