Senior Applications Engineer (DLA)
Quick Summary
Expression is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Support effort.
The Senior Applications Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for analyzing complex system requirements, designing and implementing software solutions, and supporting the development, deployment, configuration management, testing, and sustainment of AI/ML capabilities within the DAAS environment. This role will work closely with software architects, developers, requirements analysts, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions in an AWS GovCloud Impact Level 5 (IL5) environment.
The position will contribute across the software lifecycle, from requirements and solution design through implementation, testing, production deployment, and sustainment. The role will also help ensure that software solutions meet DLA cybersecurity, configuration management, accessibility, and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- → Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline with minimum 10 years of professional experience in applications engineering, software engineering, software development, systems engineering, or closely related technical work.
- →Experience developing or sustaining applications in AWS or AWS GovCloud, particularly environments supporting DoD workloads.
- →Experience supporting AI/ML applications, advanced analytics platforms, predictive models, or production ML integrations.
- →Experience with cloud-native application architectures, scalable services, high availability, load balancing, monitoring, and observability.
- →Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code.
- →Experience supporting applications operating in DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) environments.
- → Demonstrated experience analyzing complex system requirements and translating requirements into software designs and implementations.
- → Experience applying structured software engineering and design techniques throughout the software development lifecycle.
- → Experience supporting software configuration management, change control, and release processes.
- → Ability to develop and maintain clear technical specifications, design documentation, and other engineering artifacts.
- → Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for technical documentation, design discussions, and Government/customer engagements.
Requirements
~1 min readExpression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
- 401k matching
- PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
- Education reimbursement up to $10,000/yr
- Complimentary life insurance
- Generous PTO and 11 days of holiday leave
- Onsite gym facility and trainer
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- In-office Cold Brew Coffee
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, AI/ML, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
We make sure to provide everyone with the tools and opportunities to grow while working on some of the newest technologies in the industry. We get excited about celebrating our professionals' milestones, accomplishments, promotions, overcoming challenges, and many other aspects that make an engaging collaborative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Expression is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit your request to our Human Resources department through the application portal.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- August 18, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 20%
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- October 2, 2026
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