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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI Technical Lead - **Company:** Credence Management Solutions, LLC - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Data Visualization, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Zero Trust Network Access, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Tableau (Software), TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Machine Learning Operations, Docker - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88429954/1 ## About the Role * Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field * Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development * Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML initiatives or technical teams * Strong understanding of agentic AI including Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, and other modern frameworks. * Proficiency in Python and Typescript for application development and advanced scripting, * Experience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments * Familiarity withCI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles * Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, Jira) * Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications * Strong understanding of data engineering and data modeling concepts * Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust Architecture, RMF and FedRAMP compliance * Prior experience with federal or public sector digital modernization projects * Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks ## Description Credence has an immediate need for a Senior AI Technical Lead to join our growing AI and Automation practice. In this role, you will design and lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that drive real-world impact across federal programs. You will guide cross-functional teams, shape technical strategy, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in AI/ML development, cloud platforms, and enterprise-scale systems design., * Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and ML models and systems * Translate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple federal missions * Oversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity) to integrate AI into production environments * Provide technical mentorship and conduct code/design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers * Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation * Ensure all solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards ## Related Videos - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [AI and Agility: The Dynamic Duo for Disruption](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2081-ai-and-agility-the-dynamic-duo-for-disruption) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Trustworthy AI Starts at Deployment: 5 Checks Before You Ship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/753-trustworthy-ai-starts-at-deployment-5-checks-before-you-ship) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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