Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack / AI

Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack / AI

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack / AI to join our team of technical and functional experts supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, Chief Technology Officer Directorate (CTOD), Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology (AI/ET) initiative. This team works with a federal workforce staff with technical expertise for the smooth functioning of high-visibility, department-wide AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will excel at developing innovative software solutions as part of a technically diverse and geographically disbursed team. They will have Full stack development experience with expertise in multiple programming languages, proficiency with cloud services (Azure and AWS), understand API development and management, experience with front-end frameworks such as React / Angular, and possess a comprehensive knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases. A strong passion for AI technologies and experience and experience with agile delivery and deploying software in short sprints are highly desired.  

This is a full-time remote work position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and implement custom software solutions for a variety of AI/ML-related pilot projects and use cases.

• Act as a member of one or more prototyping teams supporting teammates and collaborating to deliver working software applications on short timelines.

• Analyze complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.

• Actively participate in agile delivery phases and ceremonies including release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives

• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI technologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.

• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred.

• BA/BS and 10 years’ experience in a related field, or equivalent (equivalency includes MA/MS + 10 years applicable experience or AA/AS + 12 years applicable experience or HS Diploma/GED + 16 years applicable experience)

• Ability to analyze technically complex problems and develop and implement new and innovative solutions in a fast-moving and fluid software prototyping development environment.

• Expertise in multiple software developer languages including, but not limited to: YAML, JSON, Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.

• Ability to work with cloud services and platforms (Azure and AWS) including an understanding of how to deploy, manage, and scale applications; familiarity with cloud architecture; ability to design systems that can scale horizontally and handle high availability; knowledge of virtual networks, load balancers, and content delivery networks (CDNs); and familiar with DevSecOps.

• Ability to develop and work with APIs including familiarity with RESTful services, knowledge of authentication methods, familiarity with data formats, and skilled in handling API errors.

• Comprehensive understanding of SQL and NoSQL database including the ability to evaluate and choose the appropriate database type based on the application requirements; experience in integrating SQL and NoSQL databases within the same application, when appropriate; and advanced understanding of security best practices for both SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Full Stack development experience including proficiency in both front-end (React) and back-end development, ability to handle all aspects of a web application from designing the user interface to managing the server and database.

• Ability to work with Data Scientist teams to integrate applications with AI/ML, Big Data, or BI solutions.

• Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight.

Desired Qualifications:  

• Technical certifications such as Azure Developer Associate or AWS Certified Developer Associate.  

• Experience with DevOps (CICD) solutions such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.

• Experience with AI/ML solutions or complex solutions for predictive analytics.

• Experience working in a geographically dispersed, remote team.

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