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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Secret Python Developer (AI/ML) - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Applications, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Enterprise Software Applications, Test Scripts, Fastapi, SC Clearance, Virtual Agents, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3355987096&tx=TT434TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. Experience with Python programming language Experience with FastAPI is a plus Experience developing capabilities in software applications that interface with AI systems. This does not mean using AI tools, like coding or chat-style interfaces to assist in development. Experience using frameworks for defining various AI workflows including but not limited to any of the following, Experience implementing retrieval augmented generation (RAG) workflows Experience in context engineering Determining the inputs, shape, and size provided to AI endpoints Architecting enrichment steps to feed into the submission context Handling outputs received from AI calls Defining processes to ensure system prompts and guards are included in context before submission to the AI endpoints Experience developing model context protocol (MCP) servers to allow AI agents to interface with software application APIs Experience evaluating the performance of different models used by capabilities to identify the best model for a given capability Experience defining AI agent instruction markdown files for using command-line interface (CLI) tools Experience managing costs when implementing capabilities that leverage AI Sec+ Certification ## Description As a AI Developer on this program, you will use your expertise and experience in the following areas and activities to deliver solutions and services to our customer: Working from requirements specifications to develop or modify software applications. Designing, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documenting application features and changes. Reviewing and assessing existing enterprise applications, to support new features, performance improvements, upgrades, and ongoing sustainment. Participating in performance, load, and stress testing, and remediation of issues identified. Participating in security architecture reviews of large enterprise systems. Participating in the development of new systems throughout the entire application lifecycle: requirements analysis & definition, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment. Participating in activities that ensure the successful use of these systems including developing documentation, test scripts, and training materials. 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