Software Engineer L2 (Python/Java and AI Integration) (ESSWE2-000071)

Software Engineer Level 2 Summary Job Title: Software Engineer L2 (Python/Java and AI Integration) Openings: 1 Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required. Work Type: Onsite at Fort Meade, MD Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Our client provides full benefits. Program: Intelligence Community mission support Start Date: Upon offer acceptance and clearance transfer BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting an experienced Software Engineer for an Intelligence Community mission support role in Fort Meade, MD. This full-time, onsite position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Our client is a Woman Owned Small Business that has supported U.S. defense and intelligence missions since 2012. Founded by two engineers, its systems, software, and hardware engineering teams model, analyze, design, integrate, develop, and deploy complex mission systems side by side with government customers, and the company also builds rugged RF hardware for specialized SIGINT applications. It works alongside many of the largest national security integrators and operates from Columbia, Maryland, near Fort Meade. What will you do Design and develop full-stack software applications using Python and Java with Gradle. You will work with users and project partners to define requirements, deliver accessible interfaces, maintain code quality, and explore opportunities to integrate large language models and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities Design and develop software applications using Python and Java with Gradle. Gather and evaluate end-user and customer requirements. Write, test, debug, and deploy code, and perform code reviews to maintain quality. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues. Contribute to project planning and collaborate with product managers, developers, subject matter experts, and leadership on strategic initiatives. Design user interfaces that are widely accessible across the customer community. Explore integration opportunities for large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI). Design interfaces and bridges to external requirements management tools. Mentor junior software engineers. Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 14 years of experience in software engineering, or 18 years of experience in software engineering without a degree. Experience designing and developing applications using Python and Java with Gradle. Experience gathering requirements and writing, testing, debugging, deploying, and reviewing code. Experience with full-stack development and user interface design. Ability to work onsite at Fort Meade, MD. Technical Skills Technologies and practices identified for this role: artificial intelligence, Python, Java with Gradle, JSON, Vue, Node.js, Git/GitLab, Agile, CI/CD, testing, debugging, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and full-stack development. Benefits provided by our client Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family, 100% employer-paid (HMO HSA Silver plan), plus a Health Savings Account Five weeks (200 hours) of paid leave per year Eleven (11) paid federal holidays per year 401k with an employer contribution equal to 10% of salary Reimbursement for approved training, up to three days (24 hours) per year, including books and related conference or class travel Reimbursement of professional fees, such as IEEE membership and licenses Short-term and long-term disability insurance Term life insurance equal to annual salary, up to $100K Referral matching bonus program