Software Developer (Systems Software) [Open Level] - $242k MAX

RCT Systems•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Develop and support component-based software services that integrate with multiple mission applications and frameworks. Build AI/ML-enabled solutions, cloud applications, APIs, and data pipelines while supporting mission-critical software projects.

Requirements

Strong Python development experience, including data science libraries.
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as: scikit-learn, SpaCy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AWS cloud development.
Building and consuming REST APIs/services
SQL/PostgreSQL
Search technologies including ICQL and RetrievalWare
Strong analytical, debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Software and systems engineering.
Project planning and project management.
Systems analysis and technology design.
Troubleshooting across multi-security environments (high-side/low-side).
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mission software tools and integrations.
Build ETL pipelines and data processing solutions.
Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning and Large Language Model (LLM) applications.
Create RESTful microservices using Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
Support cloud operations, software maintenance, and performance optimization.
Implement monitoring tools such as Prometheus and MLflow for production ML systems.
Gather requirements, design solutions, perform testing, fix defects, and maintain technical documentation.
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and customers to deliver mission-focused software.