Senior Principal AI Full Stack Software Engineer

General Dynamics IT
Fort Bragg, NC, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration Data Integrity Relational Databases Design of User Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Machine Learning MySQL
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Software Engineering Management of Software Versions Web Applications Data Logging ReactJS Large Language Models Backend Git Fastapi Containerization Kubernetes Data Analytics Web Technologies Machine Learning Operations Front End Software Development Restful APIs Streamlit Framework Software Version Control Automation Anywhere Devsecops Docker

Job description

analytics using Streamlit, React, or similar technologies.Design, develop, and integrate APIs, including FastAPI-based services, to enable seamless communication between systems.Integrate and maintain user interfaces that make complex AI, data, and analytics capabilities accessible to end users.Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments using tools such as Docker to support repeatable builds and reliable releases.Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL to ensure data integrity, performance, and efficiency.Implement and maintain version control using Git to streamline collaboration and code management.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, develop, test, and deliver new features.Ensure all developed solutions meet high standards for security, quality, reliability, and maintainability.Contribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design through testing, deployment, and sustainment.REQUIRED

Requirements

SKILLSProficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.Experience building and integrating AI-enabled web applications, analytic dashboards, or user workflows using Streamlit or similar technologies.Strong knowledge of web technologies, containerization, RESTful APIs, and user interface development.Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend solutions using Python frameworks.Familiarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.Proficiency with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.Proficiency with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.Hands-on experience with full stack development and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle.Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. DESIRED SKILLSExperience developing modern front-end applications using React.Hands-on experience designing or developing LLM-powered agentic workflows that use tool calling, structured outputs, task planning, and multi-step execution.Familiarity with component-based UI development, state management, and reusable front-end design patterns.Experience integrating React-based frontends with RESTful APIs or Python-based backend services.Experience supporting AI, machine learning, data analytics, or mission-focused software applications.Familiarity with cloud-native application development, DevSecOps practices, or secure software delivery environments.Experience implementing reliable AI workflows with validation, error handling, retries, logging, and fallback strategies.Understanding of MLOps concepts, including model registry/versioning, reproducible environments, and CI/CD for ML-enabled systems. WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEEDClearance:Current TS/SCI ClearanceEducation:Bachelors degreepreferredDue to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this roleRole requirements: Hybrid work environment with 3 days on sitein

About the company

YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department ofWars mission to keep our country safe and secure. OUR COMPANY IronEagleX(IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology(GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users tooperatesmarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. JOB DUTIESLead the technical integration of modern AI and large language model capabilities into existing applications and workflows, including prompting, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and related patterns.Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.Lead the technical design and implementation of AI-enabled web applications and

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