Senior Software Engineer - AI, Data Pipelines & Cloud

Talentify; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions with impact on national security challenges, including cyber operations, special operations, and global health. The team builds scalable data pipelines and AI-assisted software, spanning requirements through deployment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development, strong Python/Java/JavaScript/C++ skills, and the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, Math, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong programming in Python, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, or C++.
• Experience with Git/GitLab CI/CD or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead teams through the full software development lifecycle.
• Eligibility for Interim Top Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Software Engineer, plan and execute projects in highly collaborative environments.
• Develop and own high-quality code across the full stack, from requirements through CI/CD and deployment.
• Model engineering practices around architecture, testability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Apply backend design, database design, and cloud/containerized deployment experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Full SDLC

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions with impact on national security challenges, including cyber operations, special operations, and global health. The team builds scalable data pipelines and AI-assisted software, spanning requirements through deployment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development, strong Python/Java/JavaScript/C++ skills, and the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret