Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

ABSC is seeking multiple Full Stack Software Engineers (Level III) to support the CDAO. From machine learning software development to program and project management, the CDAO is looking for world-class talent driven to tackle tough challenges at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge AI technology. Work is hybrid, some work to be performed on-site in Northern, Virginia, no more than 2-3 days per week on-site, with the remainder of the work performed remotely.

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) CDAO is responsible for the acceleration of the DoD’s adoption of data, analytics, and AI to generate decision advantage across, from the boardroom to the battlefield.

Stood up in February 2022 by integrating the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Defense Digital Services (DDS), the Chief Data Officer, and the enterprise platform Advana into one organization, the office of the CDAO is building a strong foundation for data, analytic, and AI-enabled capabilities to be developed and fielded at scale.

These Full Stack Engineers will support the CDAO's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in providing strategic awareness, advice and expertise related to technology trends in support of the acceleration of the adoption of data, analytics, and AI across the DoD. The SETA support focuses on advancing CDAO’s AI/ML and data-driven initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops software requirements for multiple Artificial Intelligence based support capabilities including the software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries.

• Develops front end and backend of software prototypes, components, and tooling that can be leveraged to speed prototyping process.

• Maintains and guides the development of common libraries and tools used by multiple teams.

• Aids in formulating a strategy on how to achieve rapid prototyping of AI capabilities, including Generative AI.

• Works with data scientists, UX designers, cognitive scientists, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound software designs that form the basis of scalable AI solutions.

• Documents requirements and specifications and reviews documentation provided by other teams and vendors.

• Optimizes software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics.

• Stays informed on latest AI system and software architectures and trends from design patterns to DevSecOps and systems architecture patterns.

• Works closely with clients and requirements owners to build out product lines.

• Develops plans, road maps, software design strategies. Analyze and decomposes activities and requirements to software designs that are allocated across systems components/sub-components.

• Captures, develops, and reports reference architectures and documenting compliance standards.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7-10 years experience, or a Masters Degree plus 5 years of experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of an Active Secret level security clearance is required.

• Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, and at least one more programming language (Java is preferred).

• Experience with front end frameworks like React or Vue. Experience with backend runtimes and frameworks like Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools.

• Well versed in modern software architectures like micro-services as well as front-end frameworks.

• DevSecOps experience is optional but preferred.

• Strong communications skills: you will be required to proactively engage fellow CDAO members both inside and outside of your team.

• Ability to sy