AI Technical SME/Architect

Alpha Omega Integration • Vienna, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Alpha Omega is seeking a highly technical, hands-on AI Technical SME / Architect to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across a diverse federal application portfolio. This role combines deep engineering expertise, AI solution delivery, and organizational enablement. The ideal candidate will model the capabilities of a senior engineer—bringing strong cloud-native architecture, DevSecOps, and full-stack engineering experience—while expanding into AI enablement, coaching, and cross-team transformation. This individual will act as a trusted advisor, builder, and evangelist, helping multiple application teams modernize, automate, and embed AI capabilities within a heterogeneous ecosystem spanning .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, Angular, legacy ASP/VB, COBOL, and mixed cloud/on-prem environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, or platform engineering
• Hands-on expertise in: Cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD and DevSecOps
• Strong programming experience across multiple languages and frameworks
• Experience integrating or implementing AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments
• Proven ability to work across both modern and legacy systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in federal or regulated environments
• Background in: AI/ML frameworks and applied AI (LLMs, automation, analytics)
• Microservices and distributed systems
• Large-scale application modernization initiatives
• Experience in a coaching, mentoring, or technical leadership role
• Familiarity with zero trust architectures and secure cloud patterns

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled solutions and prototypes integrated into mission-critical systems
• Embed AI into workflows such as: Developer productivity (code generation, testing, refactoring), Operations automation (AIOps, anomaly detection), Data-driven insights and decision support
• Build and integrate AI services within cloud-native (Azure) and hybrid architectures
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference implementations
• Architect scalable, secure AI/ML solutions leveraging: Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Data Services), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Guide modernization efforts for legacy and hybrid systems (ASP, VBScript, COBOL → cloud-native patterns)
• Establish patterns for microservices, API-first architectures, and distributed systems
• Act as an AI coach and mentor to multiple engineering teams
• Conduct: Training sessions, Hands-on workshops, Office hours and advisory sessions
• Drive AI literacy and adoption across the organization
• Establish and curate knowledge repositories, playbooks, and best practices
• Analyze application portfolio to identify: AI insertion points, Automation opportunities, Technical debt reduction strategies
• Work across a broad stack including: Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Go; Frameworks: .NET, Spring, Node.js, Angular; Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
• Support both modern cloud apps and legacy mission systems
• Implement and optimize: CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Observability and monitoring solutions
• Drive adoption of secure coding, governance, and compliance practices aligned with federal standards
• Improve release velocity, resilience, and scalability
• Define and track KPIs for AI adoption and efficiency gains
• Measure: Productivity improvements, Cost optimization, Quality and cycle time improvements
• Ensure AI implementations align with federal guidelines, security, and responsible AI practices

Benefits

• Participation in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals.
• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree