AI Software Developer

General information

Requisition #

R65884

Locations

USA-VA-Chantilly

Posting Date

02/05/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!

* This is for a future opportunity
* MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AI Software Developer to join our team in the Northern VA area. As part of the position, you will act as a senior principal consultant designing and implementing individual components of PaaS and SaaS services for AI applications. This is a fully onsite position in the Northern VA area.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

* Analyzes detailed requirements and develops detailed design for a specific PaaS or SaaS component.

* Provides implementation services for a specific PaaS and SaaS component to include extensions and additional configurations necessary to implement customer unique business processes and workflows. Develops, implements, and maintains software solutions AI-enabled applications.

* Works closely with data scientists to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

* Develops and integrates AI and ML capabilities on a cloud-hosted data platform that supports significant market adoption, high performance, and strict access control and governance.

* Stays current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, incorporating best practices into the development process.

* Performs routine health checks and optimizations of system performance, availability, access controls and security. Performs system optimization, performance tuning and assists in capacity planning.

* Performs proactive analysis of potential issues, risks and roadblocks during system implementation and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

* 6 or more years (5 with Master's) of experience in software development, systems integration, data management, or related fields.

* 3 or more years of consulting experience

* Experience with configuring and developing in a major public cloud system such as Oracle, Azure, AWS, or GCP.

* Experience in programming and/or scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, C++, or Java.

Experience with software development frameworks and tools (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Flask, Docker).

* Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

* Experience with Dev Ops tools and techniques for building integrations with external systems including Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Example tools include Jenkins, Git Lab, Ansible, Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation Templates

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

* Experience with social media platforms, collaboration systems, and web scraping tools.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Clearance Requirements:

* Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with poly

Physical Requirements:

* The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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