Enterprise - Software Engineer - APIs, RAG, REST

Erias Ventures•Columbia, MD

1d•$150,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer focused on AI Integration, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the 'paved road' for AI at our company. Note: This role is not focused on training foundational AI models from scratch. Instead, you will take industry best practices, open-source capabilities, and large language models (LLMs), and build a secure framework that allows our other software capabilities to seamlessly leverage AI. You will work closely with other talented engineers to create secure, enterprise-grade AI software solutions, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, reusable AI skills, strict safety guardrails, and other AI framework capabilities that meet the complex needs of our clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies at the intersection of complex backend engineering and applied AI, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality, secure software solutions. If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about treating AI as a complex software integration problem, we would love to hear from you. Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities

Requirements

Five (5+) years of experience Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava)
Bachelors in related field; OR three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience.
Applied AI Experience: Hands-on experience or a strong aptitude for integrating commercial LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source models into backend applications
Demonstrated understanding of modern applied AI concepts such as prompt engineering, function-calling/tool-use, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Experience in designing enterprise APIs
Experience in RESTful web services
Experience in Microservices architecture
Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
Experience with the agile software lifecycle
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
Comfortable working on a linux command line
Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
Problem solving skills and ability to review information and compile data appropriately as needed
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office.
Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed
A current Secret level security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Can also consider candidates with a TS Level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Java-based AI integration frameworks (e.g., Spring AI, LangChain4j) or Python equivalents (LangChain, LlamaIndex)
Experience with Vector Databases, semantic caching, and AI observability tools
Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8's
Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)
Experience in SQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL), distributed databases, NoSQL databases
Scripting experience (particularly Python, given its prominence in the AI ecosystem) is a huge plus
Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus
Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Youtrack, Github, etc
DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer

Responsibilities

Design and develop foundational AI frameworks, including internal APIs, middleware, and routing layers that allow other systems to securely utilize AI capabilities
Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and a library of reusable 'skills' (function calling/tools) that enable AI models to safely interact with our internal databases, microservices, and external APIs
Implement strict enterprise AI guardrails, ensuring data privacy, sensitive data scrubbing, prompt injection defenses, and output validation to meet stringent security requirements
Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills (including an interest in automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs)
Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training