Senior AI Full Stack Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

API Integration, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Git Version Control System, Python Software Development, Relational Database

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

AI ENGINEER SENIOR PRINCIPAL

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Principal AI Full Stack Software Engineer to support our AI team in Crystal City, VA. This role designs, deploys, and sustains critical components of our AI analytics stack including analytic frontends, production APIs, interfaces between AI workflow components, and the underlying data layer.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Principal AI Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be a core member of the AI team driving the prototyping and delivery of critical data analytics capabilities.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Lead technical design and implementation of AI-enabled web applications and analytics experiences using Streamlit or similar technologies.
• Integrate modern AI/LLM capabilities into applications and workflows (e.g. prompting, tool calling, RAG patterns, etc.).
• Design, develop, and integrate APIs (e.g. FastAPI) for seamless communication between systems.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments (e.g., Docker), supporting repeatable builds and reliable releases.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain version control using Git to streamline collaboration and code management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Ensure all developed solutions meet the highest security and quality standards.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC), from concept and design to testing and deployment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.
• Expertise in front-end development using Streamlit or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, containerization, RESTful APIs and user interfaces.
• Experience with designing and maintaining scalable backend solutions using Python frameworks.
• Familiarity with database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Understanding of MLOps concepts such as model registry/versioning, reproducible environments, and CI/CD for ML-enabled systems.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining version control using Git.
• Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with Full Stack development and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current TS/SCI Clearance is required  
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Role requirements: Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with optional CONUS travel
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role 

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