Principal AI-Enabled Software Engineer (Top Secret)

Location:Remote with occasional travel as needed
Clearance:Top Secret
Employment Type: Full-Time

US Citizenship is Required

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is looking for aPrincipal AI-Enabled Software Engineerto help shape and build the next generation of AI-enabled applications cloud solutions and internal innovation capabilities. This is an opportunity for a senior technologist who enjoys both thinking strategically and building practically. We are seeking someone who can help architect modern solutions while also rolling up their sleeves to code prototype integrate APIs automate workflows and improve testing and delivery quality. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-impact entrepreneurial environment where good ideas move quickly and strong technical leadership matters.

What Youll Do:
In this role you will help design build and modernize secure scalable software solutions that support both client-facing initiatives and internal innovation efforts. You will bring practical experience in AWS cloud environments AI-assisted coding AI-assisted testing API-first design and modern software engineering practices to help accelerate delivery and improve engineering maturity.
You will be expected to contribute at both the architecture and implementation level. The right person will be comfortable moving between technical strategy and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:
Architect and build AI-enabled software solutions in AWS-based environments
Actively contribute code prototypes integrations and technical implementations in support of application and platform development
Apply AI-assisted coding tools and methods to improve development speed code quality refactoring and engineering productivity
Apply AI-assisted testing approaches to strengthen automated test coverage regression testing API validation and release confidence
Design and implement API-first architectures including RESTful services reusable service layers and scalable integration patterns
Help build reusable technical components that support internal product development data integration analytics and AI-enabled user experiences
Contribute to technical roadmaps architecture decisions engineering standards and modernization strategies
Integrate secure software development practices into CI/CD workflows including automated testing code review scanning and release controls
Support practical use of AI/ML capabilities such as summarization classification search augmentation recommendation logic and workflow automation within business applications
Collaborate with leadership engineers product stakeholders and delivery teams to turn ideas into production-ready solutions
Participate in Agile delivery activities including sprint planning backlog refinement demos and technical reviews.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems Data Science or a related field
8 years of experience in software engineering cloud engineering solution architecture DevSecOps or application modernization
3 years of experience applying AI/ML automation or AI-enabled tooling to software delivery engineering workflows analytics or testing
Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools or equivalent AI-enabled software engineering practices
Experience with AI-assisted testing automated test design or quality engineering for APIs and modern applications
Strong experience designing and implementing API-first architectures and RESTful APIs
Experience with CI/CD pipelines source control automated builds and modern software delivery practices
Experience working with containerized or microservices-based applications
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and non- technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to both architect solutions and contribute hands-on code in a modern cloud environment.

U.S. Citizenship is Required

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SAFe Agile or enterprise Agile delivery models
Experience with Python Java JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience with infrastructure as code cloud automation and deployment pipelines
Experience with automated API UI integration or regression testing frameworks
Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production software applications
Familiarity with MLOps concepts model governance performance monitoring andexplainability practices
Experience with secure coding vulnerability scanning and software quality controls
Experience building internal platforms reusable frameworks or productized softwarecapabilities
Familiarity with Jira Confluence Git-based workflows and collaborative engineeringtools

Preferred Certifications:
One or more of the following is preferred:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Developer
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
AWS Certified Machine Learning
SAFe Scrum or other Agile certification

Why This Role Is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to have a real voice in how AI-enabled engineering capabilities are designed and delivered at Praescient. You will not be limited to a narrow lane. You will have the opportunity to influence architecture improve delivery practices support innovation efforts and help shape scalable technical capabilities that can grow with the company. For the right person this is a chance to step into a visible technical leadership role where your ideas code and execution will matter.

What Success Looks Like:

• You help Praescient accelerate software delivery through practical use of AI-enabled engineering tools.
• You design scalable maintainable API-first solutions that support long-term growth.
• You improve release quality through stronger automation and testing discipline.
• You contribute hands-on technical work not just architecture guidance.
• You help turn innovation concepts into secure usable production-ready capabilities.
• You serve as a trusted technical leader across engineering and solutioning efforts.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics engineering and DevOps specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011 we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains including military intelligence operations financial and fraud investigations and insider threat detection.

Our team of expertsskilled in cloud computing artificial intelligence machine learning data science DevOps and engineeringbrings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting we deliver tailored high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency ensure mission success and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescients innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
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