Software Developer Security Clearance

Position: Software Developer with Security Clearance
Software Developer Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance, must be US Citizen to be considered

Location:

This role is VIRTUAL – but you must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA and able to come on-site for mission critical needs. At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work.

Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. Team provides web application and collaboration solutions in support of the companies technical mission and its day-to-day operations. These solutions include intranet and collaboration tools, document management systems, and web application development.

Must Have
* 3 years – Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering
* 3 years – Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
* 3 years – JavaScript/Type Script or Python
* Excellent Problem Solving
* Independent Contribution and Collaboration
* Strong team communication
* Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Database use and maintenance Nice to Have
* Experience with React, Falcon, or FastAPI
* Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings and enterprise AI deployments
* Machine Learning/AI
* Coding agents
* Software Tools
* Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
* Experience with frameworks such as Lang Chain, Lang Graph, or OpenAI APIs
* Knowledge of Agent observability/monitoring techniques Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Build and maintain GenAI-powered applications such as chat/agent interfaces and workflow automation tools.
* Support various AI Enterprise solutions.
* Support help desk operations, knowledge management, and business process automation.
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production GenAI solutions.
* Develop integrations with APIs, databases, enterprise systems, and internal tools.
* Design and deploy agents (prompts, tools, MCP servers, etc)
* Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
* Evaluate and test new AI models, frameworks, and technologies.
* Document systems, workflows, and operational procedures. What You Will Bring:
* Experience using coding agents
* Experience with JavaScript/Type Script or Python
* Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
* Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms
* Experience with React, Falcon, or FastAPI
* Ability to learn quickly and work independently on technical problems
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills Preferred

Skills:

* Experience with frameworks such as Lang Chain, Lang Graph, or OpenAI APIs
* Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings and enterprise AI deployments
* Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
* Knowledge of Agent observability/monitoring techniques Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:
* 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
* 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time…