Lead Software & AI Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions integrating AI/ML. Requires extensive experience in cloud-native development and DevSecOps.
Lead Software & AI Engineer
Position Overview
G2IT is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software & AI Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, cloud-native application development, DevSecOps, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) integration within operational environments.
This position requires a technical leader capable of designing, developing, and deploying advanced software solutions while integrating Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Large Language Models (LLMs) into secure enterprise and mission systems.
Security Clearance Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or TS/SCI eligibility with a completed Tier 5 investigation at the time of submission.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based architectures.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes-based environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, or deploying Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or Large Language Models (LLMs) within operational systems.
- DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification and/or intermediate proficiency baseline certification for Cyber Workforce Framework (CSWF) approval, such as:
- Security+ CE
- CySA+
- Equivalent approved certification
- Strong understanding of secure software development practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of cloud-native software solutions supporting mission-critical operations.
- Architect and implement AI/ML and LLM-enabled capabilities within enterprise and operational systems.
- Design and develop scalable microservices and APIs using modern software engineering practices.
- Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development and engineering teams.
- Support system modernization efforts through automation, cloud adoption, and DevSecOps best practices.
- Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability across all software solutions.
Technical Requirements
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Experience developing, integrating, and operationalizing:
- Machine Learning models
- Artificial Intelligence solutions
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI-enabled workflows and applications
- Familiarity with modern AI frameworks, model deployment, inference pipelines, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures is highly desirable.
Containerization & Orchestration
- Experience implementing and managing containerized applications using:
- Docker
- Podman
- Buildah
- Experience designing and maintaining orchestration platforms utilizing:
- Kubernetes
- OpenShift
- Helm
DevSecOps & CI/CD
- Experience developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using:
- GitLab
- Jenkins
- AWS CodeBuild
- Strong understanding of automated testing, deployment, and release management processes.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using:
- Terraform
- Ansible
- AWS CloudFormation
- Experience implementing repeatable and scalable infrastructure solutions.
Linux Systems Administration
- Experience administering and supporting Linux-based environments including:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- CentOS
- Ubuntu
Scripting & Automation
- Experience creating automation tools and operational scripts using:
- Bash
- Python
- PowerShell
Cloud Platforms
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining applications and infrastructure within:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
Software Development
- Experience developing full-stack applications utilizing:
- Java
- Python
- TypeScript
- React
- SQL
Agile & Collaboration Tools
- Experience supporting Agile development teams using:
- Jira
- Confluence
- Bitbucket
- Experience with source code control, documentation, and project management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government programs.
- Experience implementing AI/ML capabilities in classified or secure environments.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure).
- Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, or DevSecOps certifications.
- Experience leading software development teams and technical modernization initiatives.
Salary: $200- 225k depending on experience
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