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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Senior - **Company:** Spear AI - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Build Automation, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Django Web Framework, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Redis, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Policy as Code, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Gitlab, Fastapi, Vue.js, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, AI Platforms, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Non-relational Database, Graphql, Functional Programming, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Service Stack, Static Application Security Testing, Programming Languages, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f7706498e1fd866 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vue.js?, * 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., * 8+ years of hands-on software development experience building production systems * Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph * Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks: a modern JS framework (React, Angular, or Vue) plus at least one back-end language/framework (Python/FastAPI/Django, Node.js, Java/Spring, or Go) * Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, system design, and API design (REST and/or GraphQL) * Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.) * Experience with cloud-native development and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring developers * Deep knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization (OAuth, SAML, OIDC), and performance optimization * 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 * Strong DevSecOps background (secure SDLC, SAST/DAST, container scanning, secrets management, and policy-as-code) * Experience designing, building, or integrating with MCP servers and tool-using LLM systems * Military experience strongly preferred * Intelligence Community experience strongly preferred ## Description We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development initiatives for enterprise AI platforms, provide technical leadership and architectural guidance while delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions., * Lead design and implementation of complex full stack systems, services, and applications supporting the customer's AI/ML and analytic mission * Architect end-to-end solutions across front-end UIs, back-end services, APIs, and data layers * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures * Build and improve user interfaces and operator-facing dashboards used in mission workflows * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to mid- and junior-level developers * Establish coding standards, best practices, and development processes across the team * Drive technical decision-making, technology selection, and architectural direction * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, AI/ML engineers, mission analysts) on system integration and optimization * Lead code reviews and ensure software quality, security, and performance standards * Develop and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and ADRs * Identify and implement performance optimizations and scalability improvements * Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and DevSecOps practices across the development lifecycle * Design, develop, and operate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tool integrations enabling agentic AI capabilities for mission users ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1765-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [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 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)