Senior Software Engineer - Mission-Critical AI & Cloud

Credence Management Solutions, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and modernize enterprise software solutions.

This role focuses on application development, software architecture, cloud-native technologies, AI-enabled automation, systems integration, and advanced analytical capabilities that improve mission readiness, logistics, sustainment, and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field and 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 12 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD; OR
• 15 years of directly related professional experience with, including at least 8 years supporting DoD.
• Significant professional experience in software engineering, application development, systems engineering, automation, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript, with recent hands-on experience developing production software.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise software applications and services.
• Experience developing APIs, distributed systems, microservices, or service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with software architecture, object-oriented design, and software development lifecycle best practices.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including containerized or cloud-native applications.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems and developing mission-focused software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DoD programs; Generative AI/LLMs/RAG; Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure enterprise software, APIs, and microservices.
• Design secure, cloud-native software architectures, and contribute to architecture decisions across the stack.
• Support deployment through containers and CI/CD, and modernize legacy systems through automation and cloud-enabled technologies.
• Apply engineering best practices - source control, automated testing, code review, documentation.
• Ensure compliance with secure software development standards and Government cybersecurity requirements
• Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational sustainment of production systems.
• Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities - including generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows - into production systems, with secure integration into approved AI platforms.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering velocity and code quality.
• Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies and drive their practical adoption.
• Translate complex operational requirements into production-ready software, working directly with analysts and stakeholders.
• Build forecasting, modeling, and decision-support tools that turn data into operational insight.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and help shape engineering standards across the team.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript/TypeScript

APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native architectures

DevSecOps

AI-enabled automation

Agile methodologies

DoD mission support

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT / Engineering / Mathematics or related field

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

15+ years of directly related professional experience, including DoD

Job description

Credence Management Solutions, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and modernize enterprise software solutions.

This role focuses on application development, software architecture, cloud-native technologies, AI-enabled automation, systems integration, and advanced analytical capabilities that improve mission readiness, logistics, sustainment, and supply chain operations.