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# Mid-Level Python Software Engineer [$320k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $320,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Reliability Engineering, Software Deployment, Data Logging, System Availability, Large Language Models, Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Free and Open-Source Software, Docker
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9166766/mid-level-python-software-engineer-320kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 12+ years
 * Total Compensation: $320k+ yearly

## Description

* Lead AI tools and infrastructure engineering initiatives to build and maintain next-generation AI capabilities.
 * Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into developer workflows, design intuitive interfaces, and modify open-source software to meet organizational requirements.
 * Oversee production deployments on cloud infrastructure leveraging containerization, CI/CD, and Site Reliability Engineering methodologies., * Develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality AI tools, infrastructure, and customer-facing applications.
 * Serve as a technical lead, driving adoption of new technologies, establishing technical standards, and mentoring junior engineers.
 * Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of production AI services using SRE best practices.
 * Engage with stakeholders to conduct requirements elicitation and translate ambiguous requirements into concrete technical solutions.
 * Modify and enhance open-source tools (FOSS) and implement LLMs within code solution workflows.
 * Build and manage containerized environments utilizing Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks across cloud-based AI services.


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