Senior Software Developer​/Engineer

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas:
1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations;
2) Space Operations and Control;
3) Aviation Systems;
4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems;
5) Intelligence Programs Support;
6) Experimentation and Test;
7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Crestview FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Quantum Research Intl is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Software Developer to provide advanced Software Development, Analytic Collaboration Environment - Cyber (ACE-C), and Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) support to the Army's Threat System Management Office's Army Critical Information and Exposure Reporting System (ACIERS), supporting ASA(ALT) customers and end users. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert with a strong technical foundation in full-stack and AI-integrated development, deep experience in emerging technologies, and a proven track record of leading complex projects.

At Quantum, we value hard work, initiative, leadership, and a collaborative spirit. On-site position in Huntsville, AL.

• Lead collaboration with peer developers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, and maintain ACIERS software applications and related systems.
• Apply and enforce advanced programming best practices to ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Design, provision, scale, monitor, secure, and optimize cloud environments for mission applications.
• Evaluate, test, and integrate large and small language models (LLMs) to meet ACIERS analytic and reporting requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across legacy and modern codebases, including AI pipeline modules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers while working in Agile teams, providing leadership in front-end, back-end, and full-stack design for mission-critical applications.
• Build, maintain, and optimize dockerized/containerized environments for application and model deployment in secure customer enclaves.
• Develop, debug, enhance, and lead the evolution of Python-based services, scripts, utilities, and microservices architectures.
• Guide the integration of AI frameworks, vector databases, and NLP capabilities into production systems.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree. Additional senior‑level experience may be considered in lieu of a degree with a proven record of leadership and technical excellence.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industry‑relevant software development, with demonstrated senior‑level contributions.
• Certifications in Software Engineering, Computer Programming, or Information Security a plus.
• DoD Security Clearance (requires US Citizenship to obtain/maintain).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility throughout employment.
• Expert understanding of programming fundamentals, including advanced data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented design, debugging, problem‑solving, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Proven experience with software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum preferred).
• Strong AI Inference Framework Experience (Ollama, LM Studio, etc.); expertise in integrating AI frameworks into application architectures is required.
• Proficiency in Database Technologies (SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and Deep Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
• Extensive experience with Docker containerization…