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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Mid - **Company:** Spear AI - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Node.Js, Software Architecture, Azure Machine Learning, Secure Coding, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Vue.js, Amazon Relational Database Service, AI Platforms, AngularJS, Non-relational Database, Graphql, Functional Programming, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=93c35594aa25394f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * You're forward-thinking. You take initiative and don't wait to be handed a backlog. * You're flexible. You're comfortable with ambiguity and eager to push the technical state of the art. * You own the problem. You can spot a mission gap, frame a solution, and drive it to delivery. * You dive deep. You need to understand how things actually work, and you build prototypes and experiments to prove it. * You live on the bleeding edge. You track upcoming platform features and can't wait for the next nightly to drop. * You're a great teacher. You break down complex concepts for any audience and make the ideas click. * You're mission-driven. "Operationally relevant" isn't a buzzword to you, it's the bar you expect to clear., * 4+ years of hands-on software development experience * Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph * Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) and at least one back-end language (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, Go, or similar) * Experience with web frameworks, relational and/or non-relational databases, and * cloud platforms * Working knowledge of API design (REST/GraphQL) and microservice patterns * Knowledge of software engineering best practices and common design patterns * Experience with version control (Git), testing frameworks, and DevOps tools * Demonstrated ability and willingness to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities, * TS/SCI CI Poly clearance * Strong AWS cloud skills (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch) * Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines * DevSecOps exposure (secure coding, automated testing, container/dependency scanning) * Familiarity with MCP servers or tool-using LLM systems * Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and patterns for integrating ML services into applications * Military experience strongly preferred * Intelligence Community experience strongly preferred ## Description We're looking for a Software Engineer to develop and maintain full stack software applications and services supporting AI/ML and analytic mission operations, focusing on scalable back-end systems, APIs, and user interfaces for enterprise platforms. Works closely with senior engineers, data engineers, and AI/ML practitioners to deliver mission capability., * Design and implement full stack software components for AI/ML and analytic applications * Develop RESTful APIs and microservices following established architectural patterns * Build user interfaces and dashboards for AI system monitoring, control, and mission workflows * Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices * Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and senior SWEs on system integration * Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in development and production environments * Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality coding standards * Contribute to software architecture decisions and technical documentation * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling under the guidance of senior engineers * Support development and operation of MCP server integrations and AI tooling ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)