AI Software Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AI Software Developer to support a company focused on modernizing air traffic management systems through a hybrid cloud automation platform within the aviation and government technology sector. This position is hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. The AI Software Developer will lead the design, development, and modernization of microservices-based applications supporting mission-critical, real-time operational systems.

This is an opportunity to help shape next-generation aviation technologies that impact millions of travelers while leveraging AI-assisted software development practices.

Responsibilities for the AI Software Developer include:

• Lead Agile sprint planning, technical execution, and delivery of software development objectives
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
• Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, architects, Dev Sec Ops  teams, and developers within a SAFe Agile environment
• Develop and integrate APIs, databases, messaging platforms, and cloud-native services while supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, refactoring, and software quality improvements

Required Qualifications for the AI Software Developer include:

• 4-8+ years of software development experience
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting microservices-based systems
• Strong programming experience with Java, C++, Python, or similar object-oriented languages in Linux environments
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, AI/ML-enabled systems, automation platforms, or intelligent software solutions
• Experience working within Agile development environments
  
  Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust investigation
• Bachelor's Degree

Compensation for the AI Software Developer includes:

• Salary Range: $90,
  ** Depending on education level and years of experience
  ** There are senior and mid level openings within this range.
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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