Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI) - AI/ML & Cloud

VMD Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Senior Software Engineer to design and implement a data‑centric, cloud‑based architecture leveraging AI/ML and cross‑domain transfer systems. You will join a mission‑driven team delivering secure, scalable software solutions.

Work in a DevSecOps environment, develop C# applications and APIs, manage ETL processes, and implement enterprise search with Elasticsearch while collaborating with cross‑functional engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; additional years may substitute.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Poly.
• Proficiency in C# programming and API development.
• Knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application‑level security.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices and logging systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure biometric system and data availability for end users.
• Lead integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems for constant resource availability.
• Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems including analytics and real‑time processing.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop AFEM capabilities.
• Participate in test, staging, and production deployments to ensure reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C#.
• Implement API development, ETL processes, and enterprise search (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices.
• Monitor automated tests and resolve system abnormalities.
• Foster collaboration to deliver high‑quality solutions to customers.

Skills

C#

API development

Microservices

Logging systems

SQL Server

ETL processes

Application security

DevOps practices

Elasticsearch

GraphQL

Python

Docker

AWS Lambda

CUDA

PyTorch

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Elasticsearch

CUDA

PyTorch

GraphQL

NiFi

Kafka

AWS Lambda

Python

Bash

Linux

SQL Server

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Senior Software Engineer to design and implement a data‑centric, cloud‑based architecture leveraging AI/ML and cross‑domain transfer systems. You will join a mission‑driven team delivering secure, scalable software solutions.

Work in a DevSecOps environment, develop C# applications and APIs, manage ETL processes, and implement enterprise search with Elasticsearch while collaborating with cross‑functional engineers.