Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications utilizing React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Python, and .NET.

• Set a standard in software design, automated testing, code reviews, and take ownership of completed projects.

• Guide and assist junior developers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and technical mentorship.

• Incorporate AI-powered features into production systems, including LLM/GenAI APIs, RAG pipelines, and agentic workflows.

• Create robust API integrations with comprehensive error handling and seamless degradation capabilities.

• Diagnose and rectify system defects.

• Tackle security vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with DoW cybersecurity regulations.

• Engage in GitLab CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development practices.

• Document technical implementations and keep abreast of relevant technological advancements.

• Provide support for DoW PPBE applications and critical defense financial and planning systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• Security+ certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.

• Over 10 years of professional software development experience across the complete software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Direct, recent experience in delivering software for the federal sector (DoD/DoW or other federal agencies).

• Hands-on experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as React, NodeJS, and/or .NET.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and system integration.

• Proficient in Git version control and CI/CD processes.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in or exposure to AI-enabled software engineering, including LLM APIs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, agentic patterns, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, and LLM observability.

• Understanding of DoD PPBE processes, defense budget development, or DoD financial systems.

• Experience with AWS GovCloud, AWS Bedrock, or Azure OpenAI Service.

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

• Familiarity with ATO processes, NIST frameworks, or FedRAMP.

• Acquainted with Agile methodologies (Jira).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.

• Comprehensive learning resources.

• Competitive salary.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Wellness programs.

• Financial benefits.

• Retirement plans.

• Family support services.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Time off benefits.