Lead AI Software Developer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global technology leader serving government and commercial customers with cutting-edge digital and mission innovations. You will contribute to the development of mission-critical, future-ready automation solutions built on hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, integrating globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities.

The Role

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Translate system engineering and program requirements into working software solutions.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement for real-time, safety-critical systems.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar) on a Linux-based system.
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems, automation, or intelligent platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation and U.S. citizenship.

What’s On Offer

• The chance to work on mission-critical software supporting national infrastructure.
• A collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and technical leaders.
• Opportunities to apply disciplined, responsible AI to solve complex problems.

Apply via Haystack today!