> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/224929-software-engineer-ai](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/224929-software-engineer-ai). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer- AI - **Company:** Exostar LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Programming Tools, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Technical Debt, Backend, AngularJS, Production Code, Bicep, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Microservices - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28ec6f57cd9f99c6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, You are a Builder * 2+ years of recent, hands-on software engineering. * Track record of shipping full systems, not just features. * Proficiency in at least two: Angular/TypeScript, .NET/C#, Python, Java. * 1+ year building cloud-native systems (Azure preferred; Azure Gov a plus). * Comfortable across the stack-infra backend frontend. AI-Native Workflow * Daily user of Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, or equivalent. * Clear mental model of where AI excels and where it fails. * Demonstrated examples of shipping faster and better with AI assistance. Judgment & Engineering Maturity * Thrives in ambiguity; makes reasonable assumptions and ships. * Strong but flexible opinions on architecture and developer experience. * Clear, precise written communication * Experience building in regulated environments (FedRAMP, CMMC, ITAR, SOC2, HIPAA). * Must be a U.S. Person. We are not able to consider candidates requiring sponsorship at this time. Preferred Qualifications: You are exactly who we are looking for if you: * Azure Government (IL2/IL4/IL5), Entra ID, PIM, managed identities, Zero Trust. * IAM, credentialing, PKI, or federated identity background. * Experience building dev tools, internal platforms, or shared infra. * Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences, or other regulated SaaS environments. * Agentic AI development experience (MCP, multi-tool workflows, AI-driven testing). * A prototype or side project demonstrating best-in-class AI-augmented development. ## Description * Write production code daily across Angular/TypeScript, .NET/C#, Python, or whatever the problem requires. * Use AI coding tools-Claude Code, Copilot, agentic workflows-as your native development environment. * Own systems end-to-end: architecture implementation testing deployment You understand the constraints of FedRAMP and CMMC and you design around them without slowing down. * Build on Azure Gov and Commercial using microservices, event-driven patterns, APIs, and data pipelines. * Deliver projects stuck in backlog: migrations, prototypes, legacy replacements, cross-system fixes. * Drive IaC (Terraform, Bicep), CI/CD automation, and internal tooling that accelerates the whole team. Raise the Bar (20%) * Your code becomes the reference standard for engineering quality. * Review quickly, teach through building, pair on complex problems. * Share AI-augmented development techniques-prompting, workflows, context strategies. * Write practical documentation (READMEs, ADRs), not slide decks. Inform Technical Direction (10%) * Provide ground-truth signal on platform gaps, tooling, and engineering friction. * Evaluate new tech by building with it-real environments, real data. * Identify and resolve the technical debt that actually slows teams down. ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Stand alone components in Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/656-stand-alone-components-in-angular) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [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)