Software Engineer (Senior) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

Comprehensive Dental insurance

Vision insurance with 80% employer paid premium

Employer paid Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual training reimbursement

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Fort Meade, Maryland is seeking an experienced professional to lead AI and analytics solutions for federal contracts. The role requires US citizenship, an active TS/SCI security clearance, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. With a compensation range from $175,000 to $200,000 annually, the position demands extensive experience with analytic governance, AI frameworks, and strong technical competencies with tools like Python, Java, and AWS services. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• Eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of mission-critical AI and analytics solutions.
• Ensure all models, data, and workflows comply with policies.
• Integrate advanced AI capabilities through APIs.

Skills

Analytic governance

AI governance frameworks

OpenAI

AWS Bedrock

Python

Java

Kubernetes

Scrum

Kanban

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

GitLab

Hugging Face

PySpark

Docker

Elasticsearch

Job description

Analytic governance (e.g., AVG) and AI governance frameworks (e.g., AAA), OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, EX, AWS Amplify, React, cloud-native platforms (e.g., GMLearn, Container Yard, AWS SageMaker, AWS EKS), Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitLab, Hugging Face, Bailo (or similar), object-oriented languages (Python and Java), PySpark, Jupyter Notebooks, Kubernetes, docker, Elasticsearch, GHOSTMACHINE, and Query Time Analytics.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph.
• Eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Supports the Technology Trending Solutions mission, leading the design, development, and deployment of mission‑critical AI and analytics solutions within a highly governed environment.
• Experience implementing analytic governance (e.g., AVG) and AI governance frameworks (e.g., AAA), and can ensure all models, data, and workflows are compliant, auditable, and aligned with customer and enterprise policy.
• Integrate advanced AI capabilities through APIs such as OpenAI and AWS Bedrock, and build intuitive front‑end experiences using technologies like EX, AWS Amplify, and React.
• Hands‑on expertise with analytic development environments and cloud‑native platforms (e.g., GMLearn, Container Yard, AWS SageMaker, AWS EKS), as well as strong agile delivery skills using Scrum or Kanban and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Must be highly proficient with modern version control and model/code management using Git, GitLab, Hugging Face, Bailo (or similar), and demonstrate a proven track record of driving AI solutions from concept through governed production deployment in sensitive, mission‑focused environments.
• Collaborate closely with customers to build AI workflows and develop analytics based off artifacts to use AI to flag data of interest and summarize.
• Creatively leverage disparate data to fill knowledge gaps in user activities, collection efforts, and technology discovery.
• Proficiency with object‑oriented languages (Python and Java) and experience with PySpark, Jupyter Notebooks, Kubernetes, docker, Elasticsearch, GHOSTMACHINE, and Query Time Analytics.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories.

Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi‑levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company‑funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short‑term and Long‑term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get‑Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].