AI Engineer 811

Freedom Technology Solutions Group•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a mid-level AI Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer on mission-driven applications. The role is based in Washington, D.C., Annapolis Junction, or Reston, Virginia. The engineer will develop and maintain AI-enabled full-stack applications, collaborate with customers and stakeholders to shape requirements, and support applications across their lifecycle, including production troubleshooting, testing, reviews, and documentation. The work uses technologies including Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Docker, and OpenShift, with experience in AWS and AI observability and development tools also relevant. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with an active CI polygraph. The position requires substantial relevant experience, strong generative AI and agentic AI skills, full-stack development capability, and proficiency with PostgreSQL and Docker. A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for six years.

Requirements

Nine years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a highly related field with similar scope and responsibilities; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for six years.
Active TS/SCI clearance with an active CI polygraph.
Strong proficiency with at least one generative AI framework, such as LangChain, Haystack by deepset, or LlamaIndex.
Strong proficiency in prompt engineering and prompt management.
Experience developing agentic AI solutions, including MCP, tool development, context engineering, and agent-to-agent (A2A) communication.
Strong proficiency in React.js and TypeScript, including functional components, hooks, reusable component design, and API integration.
Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs using Node.js or Python.
Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including relational data modeling, SQL, schema migrations, indexing, and query optimization.
Hands-on Docker experience, including writing Dockerfiles, building images, and troubleshooting containers.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate business and customer needs into clear technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS products.
Experience with AI observability platforms such as Langfuse and LangSmith.
Experience developing with agentic AI coding harnesses such as Codex.
Experience with Next.js AI SDK and FastMCP.
Familiarity with software development within the Department of War.
Familiarity with Linux environments and Kubernetes concepts.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

Ideate, prototype, and deliver AI-enabled solutions aligned with stakeholders and existing application environments.
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch.
Use Pydantic for Python and Zod for TypeScript data validation.
Build and maintain Docker images; deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications in OpenShift.
Investigate and resolve production issues across the user interface, backend services, database, and application deployment.
Work with customers, product owners, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and estimate implementation effort.
Participate in technical design and code reviews, write automated tests, and maintain technical documentation.
Improve application security, accessibility, performance, and reliability.
Coordinate with product, operations, and security teams in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

Matching 401(k).
Fully paid medical coverage.
Generous paid time off, including paid site closure days.
Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Fully paid life and disability coverage.
Annual logo wear allowance.
Company-sponsored events, including game nights, holiday parties, summer parties, and happy hours.
Flexible work environment.
Competitive compensation and salary offerings.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement.