AI Software Engineer

Position: Developer-Full Stack Specialist
Location: McLean, Virginia
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 181215

Job Overview:
This role is for a highly skilled Developer-Full Stack Specialist to support the modernization of an operational data store and trade data capture processes. The position focuses on full stack development, real-time data transfer, and the integration of AI/ML technologies into data pipelines and migration efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement contemporary data transfer methodologies, leverage AI for automation and optimization, and help drive enterprise innovation through modern architectures and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement contemporary, real-time data transfer methodologies into a modern OLTP data store.
• Leverage AI technologies to accelerate data migration, improve data reconciliation, and support smooth user transitions from legacy systems.
• Support the modernization of operational data stores and trade data capture processes, moving from batch file transfers to real-time event-driven architectures.
• Develop and maintain backend services, including RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to both backend and frontend development as a full stack engineer, ensuring seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into data pipelines, complex migrations, and system reconciliation workflows.
• Work with Apache Kafka for installation, configuration, and development of streaming solutions.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, security, networking, platform, and application teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of AI-enabled solutions.
• Apply real-time analytics and event-driven architecture principles to enhance data availability and decision-making.
• Utilize CI/CD platforms and DevOps practices to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and observability for services and data pipelines to ensure system health and reliability.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL), microservices, containers, and serverless frameworks as part of solution design and implementation.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews, providing leadership and guidance to peers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and technical decisions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, ownership, and self-direction in driving initiatives to completion.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in application development, with a strong focus on modern technologies.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with programming languages and frameworks such as Java or Python.
• 3+ years of experience in backend service development, including RESTful API design and implementation.
• Practical experience integrating AI/ML solutions into data pipelines, complex migrations, and system reconciliation efforts.
• Proven hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including installation, configuration, and development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (primarily AWS) and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Background in real-time analytics and event-driven architecture is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms and related DevOps tools and practices.
• Strong knowledge of data streaming concepts and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with multiple technologies, including APIs, microservices, event streaming, logging and monitoring, SQL and NoSQL databases, containers, serverless frameworks, and DevOps tooling.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience required; advanced studies or an advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work full-time on-site as required by the role.
• Must have working knowledge of AI and migrating legacy systems using AI (at least 1-3 years of relevant experience).
• At least 8+ years of overall development experience in enterprise environments.
• Highly motivated and self-driven, with strong ownership of deliverables and outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven partnership and collaboration skills, with experience working across architecture, security, networking, platform, and application teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to influence, mentor, and guide team members.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, and able to be engaged as a direct W-2 employee through a vendor.

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Pay Range: $80- $90/hr

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