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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Agentic AI Systems) - Level III - **Company:** Staffed4U LLC - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Big Data, Software Quality, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Decision Support Systems, Iterative and Incremental Development, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Software Tools, Search Technologies, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Delivery Pipeline, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Indexer, Gitlab, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Stream Processing, Code Restructuring - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8879647/software-engineer-agentic-ai-systems-level-iii ## About the Role * Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree) * Strong software engineering experience with Python in production environments * Experience building and maintaining applications supporting large user bases * Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, and tool/function calling * Experience with distributed or streaming data systems and event-driven architectures * Experience using AI-assisted software development tools * Strong debugging, refactoring, and system design skills, * Experience with agent-based systems and multi-agent orchestration frameworks * Familiarity with cybersecurity operations or security-focused workflows * Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) * Experience with CI/CD automation pipelines (e.g., GitLab-based workflows) * Familiarity with retrieval systems such as vector databases or semantic search technologies * Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (e.g., network traffic, system logs) * Experience supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems * Experience supporting operational computer network operations (CNO) environments Desired Attributes * Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities * Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving technical environments * Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable technical solutions * Commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and high-impact systems ## Description The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Software Engineer supporting the development of an advanced agent-based platform designed to enable intelligent and autonomous workflows. This role focuses on integrating heterogeneous data sources, APIs, and tooling frameworks to support scalable, interoperable systems in a mission-driven environment. The candidate will collaborate closely with technical stakeholders, including analysts and engineers, to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled software capabilities that improve automation, decision support, and system interoperability., Agentic Platform Development * Design, develop, and maintain agent-based integrations using Python in production environments * Build and enhance workflows using modern agentic frameworks and toolchains * Implement agentic primitives such as tools, prompts, skills, and sub-agents Data & Streaming Systems Engineering * Design and implement real-time data processing pipelines using event-streaming architectures * Utilize distributed messaging systems for scalable data ingestion and processing * Develop indexing and search capabilities for large-scale datasets AI/ML Integration & Automation * Develop systems leveraging multiple AI models, APIs, and external data sources * Apply AI development concepts including prompt engineering, structured outputs, and tool/function orchestration * Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Development * Work directly with analysts and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and gather requirements * Translate operational workflows into scalable technical solutions * Support iterative development and refinement of production systems Platform Operations & Maintenance * Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms * Troubleshoot system issues and ensure operational reliability * Support deployment and continuous improvement of platform capabilities, * This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment * Candidates must maintain an active security clearance * U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)