Junior Python Software Engineer [$224k/yr+]

• Design and implement agentic AI platforms and integration frameworks using Python and Kubernetes.
• Build Model Context Protocol servers, integrate large language models, and develop function-calling tools.
• Deploy containerized workloads, design RESTful microservices, and collaborate on complex integrations., * Design and develop Python-based components for core agentic AI platforms.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications efficiently within Kubernetes environments.
• Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and reusable tool libraries for autonomous agents.
• Implement enterprise AI guardrails, prompt injection defenses, data scrubbing, and output validation.
• Design RESTful web services, enterprise APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Create automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs and agent workflows.
• Collaborate across technical teams to integrate distributed databases, cloud infrastructure, and backend services.

Telework: A hybrid work arrangement is supported, requiring an average of 1-2 days per week on-site in Columbia, MD.

• Degree: Technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 3+ years
• Total Compensation: $224k+ yearly