AI Platform Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AI Platform Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in DMV (Rockville or Tysons) .
Hybrid - 3x a week on-site

Overview
Architects and builds the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI agent development across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Develops production-grade agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, and observability solutions that enable teams to build, deploy, and monitor reliable AI agents at scale. Plays a key role in defining and implementing the next generation of SDLC through AI-first innovation and comprehensive instrumentation.

What We're Looking For
You demonstrate sharp product sense for high-impact automation opportunities, technical taste in implementation decisions, and the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs. You know when to apply AI agent solutions versus simpler approaches and can explain the "why " behind architectural choices.
You excel at 0-to-1 (and 1-to-100) product development, comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements emerge through experimentation and iteration rather than upfront specification.

Key Responsibilities
AI Agent Development & Automation
Develop production-grade AI agents that eliminate manual handoffs across the SDLC
Create custom integrations and CLI tools that give agents deep understanding of internal systems and codebases
Design comprehensive testing strategies to ensure agent reliability and output quality
Implement "Golden Path " scaffolding that embeds organizational standards into new projects
Build AI solutions that improve codebase navigation, documentation, and developer workflows
Identify workflow bottlenecks and deliver measurable impact through intelligent automation
Shape SDLC evolution by identifying AI-first opportunities and proving outcomes through experimentation

Agent Infrastructure & Platform
Architect and maintain production infrastructure supporting agent deployment, lifecycle management, and scaling
Develop agent frameworks, templates, and SDKs that accelerate agent development
Create governed Model Context Protocol (MCP) catalog enabling compliant agent-to-agent and agent-to-MCP communication
Implement governance controls for agent behavior, permissions, and system access

Observability & Performance Analytics
Design and implement metrics, monitoring, and logging infrastructure for AI agents and development workflows
Build dashboards that provide actionable insights into developer productivity, tool adoption, and agent performance
Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to quantify the impact of AI-powered automation
Create alerting and anomaly detection systems to ensure reliability of agents and tooling
Analyze telemetry data to identify optimization opportunities and guide strategic investment decisions

Collaboration & Impact
Partner across teams to drive adoption of AI-powered tooling and process transformation
Stay current with LLM technologies and coach colleagues on AI-assisted development and automation best practices
Rapidly prototype solutions to validate use cases and prove value quickly
Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports

Preferred Qualifications
5-7+ years of software engineering experience building production systems
Proven experience building agentic systems using LLM orchestration frameworks
Hands-on expertise with AI-powered development tools (code assistants, AI-enhanced editors)
Strong foundation in SDLC, system design, and internal tooling development
Experience with observability tools and practices including metrics collection, logging frameworks, and dashboard development

Full-stack technical proficiency:
Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot
CI/CD platforms and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Passion for transforming software development through AI innovation and data-driven decision making

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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