Senior Software Developer

Meridian Systematics
  • Springfield, VA
  • Full-time
9 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


Senior Software Developer



Location:
Springfield, VA



Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)



About the Role



We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with deep AI expertise to design, build, and scale mission-focused applications. In this role, you will lead the integration of Generative AI workflows, data pipelines, and cloud-native DevSecOps architectures within an Agile Scrum environment.



Key Responsibilities



  • AI & Feature Engineering:
    Design and deploy Generative AI features (LLMs, RAG, ontology-based applications) and integrate multi-stream data pipelines.
  • Cloud & Modern Infrastructure: Lead cloud platform migrations (AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes), implement microservices with Docker/Helm, and ensure secure deployment across complex networks.
  • Full-Lifecycle Development: Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, practice DevSecOps (code hardening, vulnerability remediation, automated testing), and write clean, maintainable code using Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Agile Execution & Leadership: Active participation in Scrum ceremonies, refine user stories, maintain repositories, and mentor junior developers.


Qualifications



  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 14+ years in IT in lieu of a degree).
  • Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • Core Languages: Strong hands-on proficiency with Python, Java, and Scala.
  • AI & Data: Direct experience building LLM-enabled workflows, RAG systems, RESTful APIs, and managing complex data transformations.
  • DevOps & Cloud: Demonstrated experience with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, AWS, Git workflows, CI/CD, and DevSecOps security scanning.
  • Collaboration: Strong troubleshooting skills with a track record of cross-functional team collaboration and technical communication.


Desired



  • Experience with graph-based data models, ontologies, and data visualization.
  • Proven experience presenting technical metrics to stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.


Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, VA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • DevOpsunmatched
  • Dockerunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microservicesunmatched
  • Product Lifecycleunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
  • Scala Programming Languageunmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Technical Presentationunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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