- Meridian Systematics
- Springfield, IL
- Full-Time
- 49 days ago
- $155,000–$180,000
Senior Software Developer.
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Senior Software Developer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:Senior software developer role focused on mission-driven applications that combine Generative AI, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps.
- The Person:The person will design and deploy Generative AI features, lead cloud platform migrations, build microservices and data pipelines, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior developers.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software engineering experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. Citizenship, a B.S. in a related field, and hands-on experience with Python, Java, Scala, LLMs, RAG, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, AWS, Git workflows, and CI/CD.
About the role
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
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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
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Experience with graph-based data models, ontologies, and data visualization. - Proven experience presenting technical metrics to stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.