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# Software Engineer - Tools and Applications (SWE1) [D.26.0170]

- **Company:** Dover Networks LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $178,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Object-Oriented Software Development, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, System Availability, Large Language Models, Kubernetes, Free and Open-Source Software, Docker
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9070836/software-engineer-tools-and-applications-swe1-d260170

## About the Role

* Knowledge of and experience with using LLMs as a part of a code solution workflow.
 * Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
 * Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
 * Proficiency with Python or another Object-Oriented Programming language.

Nice to Haves:

 * Experience with LLM UI Open-Source software such as OpenWebUI
 * Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers.
 * Experience with Kubernetes/Helm.
 * Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks.
 * Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.
 * Experience with Docker and containerization.

YOE Requirement: 3 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

## Description

* Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use
 * Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools.
 * Modify FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) to accommodate the customer's use cases.
 * Regularly engage with customers, conducting requirements elicitation and developing solutions to address their needs.
 * Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable services.
 * Skills Requirements: Familiarity with UI/UX principles.


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