Principal‑Level Software Engineer; Java, Python

Principal‑Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)

Locations:
Annapolis Junction, MD

Flexible; shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

IDS is seeking a Principal‑Level Software Engineer to create custom analytics that perform  engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop analytic tools that support discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges and operationalize data science within customer environments.

• Work directly with data scientists and mission analysts to solve complex strategic problems
• Perform end‑to‑end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy analytic tools
• Integrate tools and tradecraft into customer corporate architectures
• Support the operationalization of data science solutions at scale

• Bachelor’s degree with eleven (11) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Strong experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java Map Reduce, and Python Py Spark
• Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals
• Strong experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and big‑data environments
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Git Lab
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with end‑to‑end software development processes (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance)
• Experience with data science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.