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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (AI/ML) - **Company:** 540 - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Code Review, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Machine Learning, OAuth, Public Key Infrastructure, JSON Web Token, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Apigee, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9b46268b8ad6322b ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred) 540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Software Engineer, * 8+ years of professional software development experience * Experience developing microservices in containerized environments * Experience with, or a strong conceptual understanding of, LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI-driven decision systems * Experience with Python * Experience working with relational databases and data warehouses * Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications (e.g., working with model inference APIs, ML pipelines, or data-driven features) * Ability to produce technical design documentation (system diagrams, architecture artifacts) * Familiarity with MLOps concepts (model deployment, monitoring, versioning) * Ability to design with future scalability and platform evolution in mind * Demonstrated ownership and ability to drive work from concept to production * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity * Excellent communication skills, including working directly with stakeholders or clients NICE TO HAVE * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environments * Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs * Experience with API gateways and API management platforms, such as Google Apigee * Familiarity with API authentication and authorization (PKI, OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, SAML, etc.) * Experience working on U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoW environments * Google Cloud Professional-level certifications ## Description The system leverages cloud-native infrastructure, while incorporating AI/ML capabilities to enhance signal analysis, anomaly detection, and data-driven insights. Engineers on this team build and scale full-stack features across user interfaces, backend services, and data pipelines that power mission-critical analytics. 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