Software Engineer - Backend Dev - Cloud/AI Specialty

Overview Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities The candidate should be capable to work independently as a contributor to software development team. He or she should exhibit expertise in: Agile software development, with proficiency in Java and Python Cloud and Information Technology principals including cloud based architectures, database architectures, and data sharing protocols Developing software applications interfaces (APIs) AI/Mlops - Model Containerization and deployment, pipeline automations The candidate should also demonstrate a general understanding, or interest in gaining expertise in: Systems Engineering processes, methods, and tools as applied to systems lifecycles Digital Engineering methodologies and tooling In this role, the candidate would be collaborating with a software development team working in an agile workflow. Day to day responsibilities would include the specification, architecting, and development of cloud and database based software including AI/ML technology and pipelines. The candidate will be working in a cross-functional team designing, developing and deploying advanced applications in cloud and AI technology. Application development includes integration with commercial and cloud-based software through REST or Open APIs. Development of pipelines for software builds. Occasionally, customer facing demonstrations of software technology are required. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Skills BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 Software Engineering- Java, Python Cloud Architecture and Solutions Database and Web Database Administration and Integration AI/MLOps - (Azure and/or AWS AI Services, Pydantic or other AI) Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance Preferred Experience Cloud Security and Compliance Pipeline development/management (GitLab, Azure DevOps) Software application design and development Linux based software development Equal Pay Act This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $93,262.13 Max: $224,107.51 EEO Statement EEO Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.