AI Platform Engineer

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Northern Virginia. In this role, you will support the development, integration, deployment, and operational maintenance of an enterprise AI platform that delivers secure, cloud-native capabilities within a classified environment.

Working alongside software engineers and cloud engineering teams, you will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise system integrations. You’ll develop and maintain integration components, deploy cloud-native services, and ensure platform components remain secure, compliant, and operationally resilient.

As an AI Platform Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge AI capabilities while contributing to the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI solutions supporting critical national security missions., * Troubleshoot and debug issues affecting enterprise AI capabilities, including chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and integrations with enterprise systems.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and enhance integration components supporting AI platform functionality.
• Maintain version compliance across platform components by applying security patches, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and configuration updates.
• Communicate changes to component versions, configurations, and platform functionality as needed.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-native integration components using AWS services including Lambda, ECS Fargate, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
• Develop, review, and maintain enterprise application code using Python and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of AI platform services.
• Support ongoing platform operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Must already possess an active customer clearance with current customer accounts.
• Must be eligible for crossover to C2E prior to starting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Python and TypeScript.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software applications within fast-paced production environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work onsite within a SCIF environment daily, as required.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support production outages and operational issues.
• Mid- to senior-level software development experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting containerized applications and AWS Lambda functions.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience using AWS CloudFormation and Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Experience with Git version control, GitLab, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience integrating applications with AWS API Gateway.
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools.
• Familiarity integrating applications with enterprise services, databases, and customer networks.
• AWS Associate-level certification or higher.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback., At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We’re more than just a workplace-we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.