Junior Python Software Engineer [$226k/yr+] with Security Clearance

N/A Summary: • Design and build foundational AI integration frameworks and scalable agentic platforms using Python and Kubernetes. • Develop Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and reusable tool-calling li braries to connect autonomous agents with backend services. • Integrate enterprise large language models (LLMs) utilizing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and automated testing pipelines.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 3+ years • Total Compensation: $226k+ yearly Job Description: • Design, develop, and optimize Python backend components for core agentic platforms and data lake architectures. • Deploy, monitor, and scale containerized applications efficiently within Kubernetes environments. • Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and function-calling interfaces to interact with internal microservices and external APIs. • Implement enterprise AI safety guardrails, including prompt injection defenses, sensitive data scrubbing, and output validation. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expose APIs and integrate diverse enterprise services into AI workflows. • Build automated testing pipelines to evaluate deterministic software logic as well as non-deterministic AI model outputs. • Utilize CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Linux environments to maintain robust software delivery standards.

Telework: This position supports a hybrid telework arrangement requiring an average of 1-2 days per week on-site in Columbia, MD.

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