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Lead Software & AI Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $185,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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Skills

Application Development
Security Clearance
Security+
Customer Engagement
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Leadership
Microservices
Software Engineering
IT Management
Mentorship
Scalability
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Workflow
Management
Docker
Orchestration
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
Jenkins
Automated Testing
Release Management
Provisioning
Configuration Management
Ansible
Linux Administration
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CentOS
Ubuntu
Scripting
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Java
Python
TypeScript
React.js
SQL
Collaboration
Agile
JIRA
Confluence
Bitbucket
Documentation
Project Management
DoD
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Terraform
DevSecOps
Software Development

Summary

Lead Software & AI Engineer

Position Overview

G2IT is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software & AI Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, cloud-native application development, DevSecOps, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) integration within operational environments.

This position requires a technical leader capable of designing, developing, and deploying advanced software solutions while integrating Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Large Language Models (LLMs) into secure enterprise and mission systems.

Security Clearance Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or TS/SCI eligibility with a completed Tier 5 investigation at the time of submission.

Required Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based architectures.
Minimum five (5) years of experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes-based environments.
Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, or deploying Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or Large Language Models (LLMs) within operational systems.
DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification and/or intermediate proficiency baseline certification for Cyber Workforce Framework (CSWF) approval, such as:

Security+ CE
CySA+
Equivalent approved certification

Strong understanding of secure software development practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of cloud-native software solutions supporting mission-critical operations.
Architect and implement AI/ML and LLM-enabled capabilities within enterprise and operational systems.
Design and develop scalable microservices and APIs using modern software engineering practices.
Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development and engineering teams.
Support system modernization efforts through automation, cloud adoption, and DevSecOps best practices.
Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability across all software solutions.

Technical Requirements

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Experience developing, integrating, and operationalizing:

Machine Learning models
Artificial Intelligence solutions
Large Language Models (LLMs)
AI-enabled workflows and applications

Familiarity with modern AI frameworks, model deployment, inference pipelines, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures is highly desirable.

Containerization & Orchestration

Experience implementing and managing containerized applications using:

Docker
Podman
Buildah

Experience designing and maintaining orchestration platforms utilizing:

Kubernetes
OpenShift
Helm

DevSecOps & CI/CD

Experience developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using:

GitLab
Jenkins
AWS CodeBuild

Strong understanding of automated testing, deployment, and release management processes.

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using:

Terraform
Ansible
AWS CloudFormation

Experience implementing repeatable and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Linux Systems Administration

Experience administering and supporting Linux-based environments including:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
CentOS
Ubuntu

Scripting & Automation

Experience creating automation tools and operational scripts using:

Bash
Python
PowerShell

Cloud Platforms

Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining applications and infrastructure within:

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure

Software Development

Experience developing full-stack applications utilizing:

Java
Python
TypeScript
React
SQL

Agile & Collaboration Tools

Experience supporting Agile development teams using:

Jira
Confluence
Bitbucket

Experience with source code control, documentation, and project management best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government programs.
Experience implementing AI/ML capabilities in classified or secure environments.
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure).
Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, or DevSecOps certifications.
Experience leading software development teams and technical modernization initiatives.

Salary: $185- 200k depending on experience

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91015447
Position Id: 72e1f7332ab1fab3e8a7fd02686856dd
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