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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Application SME - **Company:** Apogee, Inc. - **Location:** Offutt Air Force Base, NE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, User Authentication, Spreadsheets, Software as a Service, Databases, Cursor, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Low-code, Web Technologies, GPT, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171110/software-application-sme ## About the Role Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD Additional Experience: * Demonstrated ability to build working software prototypes quickly. * Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Replit, Lovable, Bolt, or comparable platforms. * Working knowledge of web technologies, APIs, databases, authentication, and version control. * Strong problem-solving and product discovery skills. * Ability to learn new platforms and technical concepts quickly. * Good judgment about when to use a quick prototype, a low-code solution, or conventional software development. * Ability to explain technical concepts, limitations, and risks in clear business language. * Strong attention to detail when reviewing AI-generated outputs. * A portfolio of prototypes, experiments, automations, or other examples of rapid software creation. Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Certifications: Education: Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline Years of Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD Additional Experience: * Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, Python, SQL, or another practical programming language. * Experience with modern frontend frameworks and cloud services. * Familiarity with user research, usability testing, and design tools. * Experience integrating large language models into applications. * Knowledge of secure coding, data privacy, accessibility, and software testing. * Experience working in a startup, innovation, consulting, product, or digital transformation environment. * Experience taking prototypes from concept through production handoff. ## Description * Translate mission requirements from the customer and operational problems into rapid software concepts and prototypes. * Use AI coding tools to generate, modify, debug, test, deploy, and explain/train software. * Build proof-of-concept web applications, internal tools, automations, dashboards, workflows, and integrations. * Rapidly explore multiple product directions and compare their feasibility, value, and user experience. * Work with product managers, designers, subject-matter experts, and end users to refine ideas. * Create prototypes that are sufficiently realistic for user testing, demonstrations, and stakeholder feedback. * Connect prototypes to APIs, databases, spreadsheets, SaaS platforms, and other data sources. * Document prompts, technical decisions, assumptions, limitations, and follow-up recommendations. * Identify when a prototype is ready to be handed over for production engineering. * Apply appropriate standards for privacy, security, accessibility, reliability, and responsible AI use. * Evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, maintainability, security vulnerabilities, and licensing concerns. * Present prototypes and findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences. * Help establish repeatable methods, templates, and guardrails for AI-assisted software development. ## Related Videos - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [Reimagining app development with Low-code and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1651-reimagining-app-development-with-low-code-and-ai) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Livecoding with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1201-livecoding-with-ai) - [What If Apps Built Themselves? 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