Backend Developer (TS/SCI Required)

Accrete, Inc.
Alexandria, VA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $190,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C++ (Programming Language) Software as a Service Cloud Engineering Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Web Development Python (Programming Language)
+16 more
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) OAuth Operational Data Store Software Maintenance JSON Web Token Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) Data Processing Google Cloud Enterprise Software Applications Caching Backend Kubernetes Information Technology Virtual Private Clouds

Job description

  • Play a key role in architectural and design discussions for existing and prospective AI/ML software packages
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable and maintainable software systems
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to meet project requirements.
  • Write complex, maintainable code and contribute to the development of critical system components.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in the codebase.
  • Collaborate with other engineers on coding, testing, and debugging efforts.
  • Execute software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and meeting quality standards
  • Work closely with product, UX/UI, and research to understand business requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components into larger systems
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing of software components
  • Implement and advocate for automated testing practices to improve overall product quality
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture
  • Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to team members
  • Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions
  • Act as a point of escalation for technical issues and provide timely resolutions
  • Stay informed about new technologies and share knowledge with the team., You work seamlessly across teams, prioritizing shared goals and team success over individual credit. Engaged listening and open, candid communication are at the heart of your approach, ensuring alignment and synergy throughout the organization. You value diverse perspectives, seeking input from others to drive better results. By treating colleagues with respect and professionalism, you help build a culture of trust, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and constructively addressing conflicts to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes., You are deeply excited about the transformative potential of AI and committed to contributing to a company shaping the future of work. With curiosity and a growth mindset, you continuously seek to learn, adapt, and stay at the forefront of new developments. Your enthusiasm for innovation drives you to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and find creative solutions that deliver meaningful impact. You approach your work with energy and a desire to advance both technology and the way we work.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Accrete seeks a self-motivated and results-oriented team player to develop, troubleshoot, and improve our artificial intelligence products. This position will work on client-facing products hosted on and off their networks, ingesting large amounts of data for near real-time analysis. A successful candidate in this position will have a collaborative-first approach to solving technical problems by seeking help from more knowledgeable team mates., * 10+ years in software development with at least 5 years as a software architect

  • Proven experience in the technology product industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of product development and innovation
  • Experience in developing and delivering modern Software as a Service (SaaS) products.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native scalable systems, particularly on private clouds in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Demonstrated expertise with Python and common libraries used in data manipulation and and web application development
  • Additional experience with compiled languages like (Go, Rust, C/C++, Java)
  • Demonstrated expertise in multiple common architectural components like: caching, operational data backends, distributed application orchestration
  • Strong experience in auth/authz architectures and technologies: LDAP, SASL/SAML, OAuth, jwt
  • Good understanding of common cloud native design patterns utilizing Kubernetes toolchains
  • Functional experience across the entire development application lifecycle, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related computing field is required
  • Pursuant to Executive Order 12968, August 2, 1995, this position requires U.S. citizenship
  • Current U.S. government top secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and counterintelligence scope polygraph

Ideal candidates will have experience in the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Snacks provided
  • Happy hour, * Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and market standards
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) Plan: Build your financial future with our retirement savings plan
  • Growth & Development: Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement support
  • Onsite Perks: Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchen
  • Team Bonding: Company-sponsored happy hours and social events to connect and unwind

About the company

Accrete is a dual-use AI software company that licenses its Knowledge Engine Platform and Expert AI Agents to government and enterprise clients. The platform creates a unified semantic representation of an organization’s ground truth-capturing tacit domain knowledge, understanding contextual relevance, and connecting information silos-enabling expert agents to reason across complex data and support high-stakes decisions with confidence.

From national security to commercial use cases, Accrete delivers mission-critical decision intelligence and automation on a single platform.

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