Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer

Workplace: Remote (preference for candidates located in the National Capital Region)

Clearance Required: must have an active Secret clearance

Position Overview:

Supports the Department of Defense's (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer's (CDAO) Mission Analytics / Core Analytics Products, Search Products Portfolio, and Unstructured Data Search Enhanced by AI/ML (UD/SEAM).

Major Duties/Tasks:

• Designs and develops software requirements for multiple Artificial Intelligence based support capabilities including the software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries.

• Develops front end and backend of software prototypes, components, and tooling that can be leveraged to speed prototyping process.

• Maintains and guides the development of common libraries and tools used by multiple teams.

• Maintains the existing code base of in-production applications, performing bug fixes, updates of code and component libraries to meet security and performance needs as required, and capability enhancements as planned in the sprint schedule.

• Works closely with clients and requirements owners to build out product lines.

• Develops plans, road maps, software design strategies. Analyze and decomposes activities and requirements to software designs that are allocated across systems components/subcomponents.

• Aids in formulating a strategy on how to achieve rapid prototyping of AI capabilities, including Generative AI.

• Works with data scientists, UX designers, cognitive scientists, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound software designs that form the basis of scalable AI solutions.

• Documents requirements and specifications and reviews documentation provided by other teams and vendors.

• Optimizes software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics.

• Stays informed on latest AI system and software architectures and trends from design patterns to DevSecOps and systems architecture patterns.

• Captures, develops, and reports reference architectures and documenting compliance standards.

Requirements:

Required Education:

• At minimum, have a math, science, or engineering undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. University (or equivalent) plus 5-7 years experience, or a Masters Degree plus 3 years of experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, and at least one more programming language (Java is preferred).

• Experience with front end frameworks like React or Vue. Experience with backend runtimes and frameworks like Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools.

• DevSecOps experience including the use of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Tooling (Git runners, code scanning tools)

• Experience with containerization and use of Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Object Relational Modeling persistence frameworks (e.g. SQLAlchemy), and with PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with the use of ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, and Neo4J as persistent stores • Well versed in modern software architectures like micro-services as well as front-end frameworks.

• Strong communications skills: you will be required to proactively engage fellow CDAO members both inside and outside of your team.

• Ability to synthesize requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and facilitate engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.

• DoDD 8140 IAT Level III is preferred.

Why apply to this position at Elder Research?

1. Competitive Salary: for a mid-level Full Stack Software Engineer
2. Important Work / Make a Difference: develop AI enhanced search capabilities for the Department of Defense
3. Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
4. Remote Work: in an industry of declining remote work opportunities.
5. People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
6. Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.