Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We're looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you., Job Description: Our delivery teams are driven to explore new ideas and technology, and care deeply about collaboration, feedback, and iteration. We follow lean agile practices, embrace the Ops (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps) to "automate-first", use modern tech stacks, and constantly challenge each other to grow and improve., * Bridging the gap between complex business problems and software solutions

• Coding solutions that adhere to customer security and requirements
• Supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software systems
• Design, code, test, debug, and document solutions with direction from a multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration, and sustainment standards
• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements
• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability
• Create, implement, and adopt Development Best Practices

Technical members of our solutions teams require little guidance, but love to learn, collaborate, and problem solve. This position requires experience and passion for coding, and a strong desire to solve our customers' unique technical and data challenges.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI Preferred.

Location/Flexibility: Vienna, VA with remote flexibility, * Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI Preferred.

• 6+ years of experience with full-stack software development leveraging multiple programming languages (e.g. Python, Django, Angular, TypeScript)

• Experience with containerization software (e.g. Fargate, OpenShift, Kubernetes)

• Experience with API design and implementation

• Experience working with a DevOps team

• Experience working with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) to include:

• Basic understanding of relational database design principles (e.g. Normalization vs Denormalization)

• General knowledge of database administration concepts (e.g. users, schemas, constraints)

• Basic query development experience

Experience integrating third-party AI/ML foundation models (Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, etc.) in enterprise web applications

Experience supporting code reviews

Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment

Demonstrated proficiency with Git version control systems Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and optimizing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines using managed AI services from Amazon Web Services to deliver scalable, secure AI-driven application enhancements

• Preferred candidates present experience working on the backend with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern

• Experience working with Python for backend development is ideal

Preferred experience with the Fargate containerization software

Experience developing long-running ETL processes

Experience with Cloud Providers, preferably AWS

• Preferred Certifications include Amazon Developer Associate, Amazon Solutions Architect Associate

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with Sponsor Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to ensure security compliance of software Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.