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# AI Software Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Automation of Marketing, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, HybridCloud, AI Coding Agents, Operational Systems, Code Restructuring, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us47ff4f74c9e86b612743dfa462c70d94/eaa

## About the Role

* 4-8+ years of software development experience
 * Hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based systems
 * Strong programming experience with Java, C++, Python, or similar object-oriented languages in Linux environments
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools, AI/ML-enabled systems, automation platforms, or intelligent software solutions
 * Experience working within Agile development environments
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust investigation
 * Bachelor's Degree

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AI Software Developer to support a company focused on modernizing air traffic management systems through a hybrid cloud automation platform within the aviation and government technology sector. This position is hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. The AI Software Developer will lead the design, development, and modernization of microservices-based applications supporting mission-critical, real-time operational systems. This is an opportunity to help shape next-generation aviation technologies that impact millions of travelers while leveraging AI-assisted software development practices.
Responsibilities for the AI Software Developer include:

 * Lead Agile sprint planning, technical execution, and delivery of software development objectives
 * Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
 * Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, architects, DevSecOps teams, and developers within a SAFe Agile environment
 * Develop and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and cloud-native services while supporting CI/CD pipelines
 * Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, refactoring, and software quality improvements