D2 Technical Services
Posted 1w ago

Mid-Level AI Software Developer

D2 Technical Services
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$155k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • integrating data
  • developing applications
  • implementing requirements
Requirements
  • Requires 5+ years of experience
  • A bachelor's degree or 3 additional IT experience years
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Software development expertise
  • Python, Java, Scala
  • Cloud platforms
  • DevSecOps, APIs
  • Containers, and AI technologies
Technical tools mentioned
PythonJavaScalaRESTful APIsGitDockerHelmRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Large Language Models (LLMs)AWSOpenShiftKubernetesDevSecOpsCI/CD

Job description

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

If you are an experienced, collaborative self-starter with AI development experience, D2 is the place for you.  Here, you can make your career your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.  There is not a challenge we can’t turn into an opportunity.  Our work depends on a TS/SCI level cleared AI Developer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

What you get to do every day:

  • Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
  • Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
  • Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
  • Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
  • Work as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives
  • Implement requirements from the product backlog
  • Assist in writing backlog requirements/user stories
  • Utilize a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
  • Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts

Required skills:

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, systems engineering, or any related field/major, or 3 additional years of experience in information technology.
  • Professional software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications
  • Professional programming experience with Pyton, Java, and Scala
  • Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices
  • Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments
  • Exposure to Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs) and LLM-enabled workflows
  • Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, Openshift, or Kubernetes
  • Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments
  • Ability to work within new or complex network environments
  • Practical experience applying DevSecOps principles, such as code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning
  • Ability to troubleshoot software and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security and mission teams

Desired:

  • Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques
  • Basic understanding of graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Experience developing and presenting technical updates, metrics, or status reports

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $155-$165k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.  As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.  Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

 

About D2 Technical Services

Veteran-owned federal IT consulting firm delivering cybersecurity, cloud, data, and enterprise operations services to US government agencies.

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